Industrial Engineers Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $141,900 +40.3% vs national
Median hourly $68.22
10th percentile $85,080
90th percentile $174,980
Employed locally 150
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,080
    25th
    $113,090
    50th (median)
    $141,900
    75th
    $161,160
    90th
    $174,980

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 244% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 144% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130
    Midland, TX $137,110

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $110,110
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $101,330
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $98,710
    Wheeling, WV-OH $96,690
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $95,770
    Winchester, VA-WV $90,990

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,460
    Environmental Engineers $99,830
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,400
    Mechanical Engineers $107,750
    Surveyors $61,460
    Engineers, All Other $89,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Charleston, WV is $68.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.31 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Charleston, WV is 40.3% above the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Charleston?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $85,080 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,090.