Civil Engineers Salary in Morgantown, WV

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

Median annual salary $99,640 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.91
10th percentile $56,150
90th percentile $155,390
Employed locally 110
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,150
    25th
    $65,950
    50th (median)
    $99,640
    75th
    $123,700
    90th
    $155,390

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 160% Median Civil Engineers salary is 60% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $93,930
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $90,190
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $89,590

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $134,430
    Electrical Engineers $111,990
    Industrial Engineers $89,900
    Surveyors $61,770
    Mechanical Engineers $108,740
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $59,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Morgantown?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Morgantown, WV is $47.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.55 or more per hour.

    Is Morgantown above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Morgantown, WV is 0.1% above 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $56,150 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,950.