Electrical Engineers pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for electrical engineers is $54.53 an hour ($113,420 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). West Virginia ranks 21st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.94 | $76,830 |
| 25% of workers | $42.60 | $88,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $54.53 | $113,420 |
| 75% of workers | $63.81 | $132,720 |
| 90% of workers | $75.12 | $156,250 |
Electrical Engineers pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $129,250 | 60 |
| Beckley | $123,450 | 40 |
| Wheeling | $115,850 | 50 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $107,120 | 110 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $103,080 | 50 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $86,930 |
| Industrial Engineers | $108,360 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $97,390 |
| Engineers, All Other | $118,800 |
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