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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in West Virginia
- Charleston$108,140
- Parkersburg$107,690
- Wheeling$99,090
- Huntington$96,600
- Morgantown$96,380
- Weirton$90,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $108,140 | $98,050 | $81,000 | $80,843 | 89 |
| Parkersburg | $107,690 | $109,370 | $88,020 | $80,547 | 87 |
| Wheeling | $99,090 | $95,900 | $85,600 | $74,891 | 88 |
| Huntington | $96,600 | $95,850 | $72,570 | $73,253 | 88 |
| Morgantown | $96,380 | $86,270 | $76,400 | $73,108 | 93 |
| Weirton | $90,210 | $79,300 | $76,120 | $69,050 | 89 |
*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 17-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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