Industrial Engineers Salary in Morgantown, WV

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

Median annual salary $89,900 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.22
10th percentile $61,880
90th percentile $186,930
Employed locally 50
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,880
    25th
    $73,930
    50th (median)
    $89,900
    75th
    $115,780
    90th
    $186,930

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 144% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 44% 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
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    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

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $134,430
    Civil Engineers $99,640
    Electrical Engineers $111,990
    Surveyors $61,770
    Mechanical Engineers $108,740
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $59,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Morgantown?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Morgantown, WV is $43.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.50 or more per hour.

    Is Morgantown above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Morgantown, WV is 11.1% below 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,880 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,930.