Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • West Virginia
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in West Virginia earn a median salary of $83,698 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.1% vs the national median of $101,020. An estimated 430 mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $78,880 to $94,920 depending on location.
$83,698
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$94,920
Highest paying metro
$78,880
Lowest paying metro
430
Employed in West Virginia
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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Virginia | $94,920 | $80,360 | $126,710 | 60 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $84,050 | $84,000 | $103,540 | 40 |
| Charleston, WV | $83,150 | $82,480 | $102,510 | 50 |
| Northern West Virginia | $80,610 | $79,670 | $109,660 | 70 |
| Southern West Virginia | $80,580 | $79,290 | $102,230 | 100 |
| Beckley, WV | $78,880 | $78,880 | $97,340 | 110 |