Huntington engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$94,803
Huntington
Top earners
$136,831
Higher end
vs national
-21% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
WV
West Virginia
Engineers in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro earn an estimated $94,803, -21% vs national, with top earners near $136,831. 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 Huntington
Estimated pay for each discipline in Huntington. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $142,560 | $193,780 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $106,110 | $130,980 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $98,040 | $127,920 | Verified | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,470 | $165,610 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $96,470 | $165,610 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,470 | $165,610 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,470 | $165,610 | Estimate | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $96,450 | $152,690 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $96,450 | $152,690 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $96,450 | $152,690 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $96,450 | $152,690 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $96,450 | $152,690 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $96,450 | $152,690 | Estimate | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $95,770 | $139,040 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $86,940 | $127,520 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$142,560
90th
$193,780
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$106,110
90th
$130,980
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$98,040
90th
$127,920
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,470
90th
$165,610
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,470
90th
$165,610
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,470
90th
$165,610
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,470
90th
$165,610
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$96,450
90th
$152,690
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,450
90th
$152,690
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,450
90th
$152,690
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,450
90th
$152,690
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,450
90th
$152,690
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,450
90th
$152,690
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$95,770
90th
$139,040
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$86,940
90th
$127,520
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What affects engineering pay in Huntington
- ▹Local market. Huntington pay runs -21% 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 Huntington, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Huntington — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, weighted by local employment (1,070 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →