Civil Engineers Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $85,170 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.95
10th percentile $61,030
90th percentile $128,210
Employed locally 50
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,030
    25th
    $65,510
    50th (median)
    $85,170
    75th
    $110,140
    90th
    $128,210

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 163% Median Civil Engineers salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Winchester, VA-WV $103,680
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $100,370
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $99,820
    Morgantown, WV $99,640
    Wheeling, WV-OH $93,930
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $90,190

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $78,880
    Electrical Engineers $119,990
    Environmental Engineers $72,760
    Surveyors $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Beckley, WV is $40.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.86 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Beckley, WV is 14.5% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Beckley?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,030 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,510.