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Petroleum Engineers Salary in West Virginia
Petroleum Engineers in West Virginia earn a median $93,360 a year, 36% below the U.S. median.
- Median in WV
- $93,360 a year
- U.S. median
- $144,910 a year
- Employment
- 380
- Location quotient
- 4.68
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in West Virginia
- Median (50%)
- $93,360 · $44.89 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $122,770 · $59.02 an hour (estimate error ±17.0%)
- 10th percentile
- $79,860 · $38.39 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $82,370 · $39.60 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $148,350 · $71.32 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $220,130 · $105.83 an hour
- Employment
- 380 (estimate error ±39.4%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.54
- Location quotient
- 4.68 (1.00 = national share)
Petroleum Engineers pay by metro area in West Virginia
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $93,400 | 160 |
| Charleston, WV | $88,860 | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do petroleum engineers make in West Virginia?
- The median wage for petroleum engineers in West Virginia is $93,360 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 380 jobs in the state.
- Where in West Virginia do petroleum engineers earn the most?
- Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $93,400 a year.