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Machinists average salary by city in West Virginia
- Wheeling$56,200
- Charleston$53,420
- Beckley$52,170
- Morgantown$52,010
- Weirton$51,660
- Huntington$49,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $56,200 | $58,780 | $46,350 | $45,631 | 88 |
| Charleston | $53,420 | $48,110 | $39,600 | $43,515 | 89 |
| Beckley | $52,170 | $55,950 | $44,780 | $42,563 | 88 |
| Morgantown | $52,010 | $50,510 | $42,950 | $42,441 | 93 |
| Weirton | $51,660 | $46,530 | $46,530 | $42,175 | 89 |
| Huntington | $49,350 | $46,290 | $37,300 | $40,416 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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