Beckley engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Beckley, WV metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$92,065
Beckley
Top earners
$126,459
Higher end
vs national
-24% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
WV
West Virginia
Engineers in the Beckley, WV metro earn an estimated $92,065, -24% vs national, with top earners near $126,459. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Beckley
Estimated pay for each discipline in Beckley. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $119,990 | $155,000 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $85,170 | $128,210 | Verified | ||
| Environmental Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $72,760 | $95,730 | Verified |
What affects engineering pay in Beckley
- ▹Local market. Beckley pay runs -24% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the West Virginia statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Beckley, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Beckley — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 3 engineering occupations in Beckley, WV, weighted by local employment (130 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →