Electrical Engineers Salary in Morgantown, WV

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

Median annual salary $111,990 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $53.84
10th percentile $77,170
90th percentile $132,660
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,170
    25th
    $92,410
    50th (median)
    $111,990
    75th
    $116,900
    90th
    $132,660

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 179% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 79% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $136,820
    Charleston, WV $123,340
    Beckley, WV $119,990
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $106,110
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $104,190
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $103,080

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other$134,430
    Civil Engineers$99,640
    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 Electrical Engineers make per hour in Morgantown?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Morgantown, WV is $53.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.78 or more per hour.

    Is Morgantown above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Morgantown, WV is 0.1% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Morgantown?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,170 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,410.