Engineers, All Other Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $89,860 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.20
10th percentile $39,840
90th percentile $172,150
Employed locally 90
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,840
    25th
    $52,750
    50th (median)
    $89,860
    75th
    $140,670
    90th
    $172,150

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 155% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    Morgantown, WV $134,430
    Winchester, VA-WV $128,940
    Wheeling, WV-OH $105,560
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $101,200
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $96,470

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,460
    Environmental Engineers $99,830
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,400
    Industrial Engineers $141,900
    Mechanical Engineers $107,750
    Surveyors $61,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Charleston, WV is $43.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.11 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Charleston, WV is 23.7% below the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Charleston?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,840 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,750.