Civil Engineers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $93,930 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.16
10th percentile $58,110
90th percentile $146,460
Employed locally 60
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,110
    25th
    $77,550
    50th (median)
    $93,930
    75th
    $116,990
    90th
    $146,460

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 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
    Morgantown, WV $99,640
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $90,190
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $89,590

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $96,070
    Electrical Engineers $101,870
    Industrial Engineers $96,690
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $97,450
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $84,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Wheeling?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $45.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.82 or more per hour.

    Is Wheeling above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 5.7% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $58,110 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,550.