Weirton engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$100,360
Weirton
Top earners
$140,424
Higher end
vs national
-17% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
WV
West Virginia
Engineers in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro earn an estimated $100,360, -17% vs national, with top earners near $140,424. 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 Weirton
Estimated pay for each discipline in Weirton. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $116,720 | $157,610 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $116,720 | $157,610 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $116,720 | $157,610 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $116,720 | $157,610 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $116,720 | $157,610 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $116,720 | $157,610 | Estimate | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $98,710 | $126,980 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $89,830 | $134,780 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $89,590 | $151,310 | Verified |
- Verified
Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$116,720
90th
$157,610
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$116,720
90th
$157,610
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$116,720
90th
$157,610
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$116,720
90th
$157,610
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$116,720
90th
$157,610
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$116,720
90th
$157,610
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$98,710
90th
$126,980
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$89,830
90th
$134,780
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$89,590
90th
$151,310
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What affects engineering pay in Weirton
- ▹Local market. Weirton pay runs -17% 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 Weirton, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Weirton — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 4 engineering occupations in Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, weighted by local employment (220 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →