Parkersburg engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$102,758
Parkersburg
Top earners
$133,476
Higher end
vs national
-15% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
WV
West Virginia
Engineers in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro earn an estimated $102,758, -15% vs national, with top earners near $133,476. 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 Parkersburg
Estimated pay for each discipline in Parkersburg. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $106,430 | $137,420 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $99,820 | $130,320 | Verified |
What affects engineering pay in Parkersburg
- ▹Local market. Parkersburg pay runs -15% 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 Parkersburg, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Parkersburg — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 2 engineering occupations in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, weighted by local employment (180 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →