Civil Engineers in West Virginia
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Civil Engineers in West Virginia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Civil Engineers in West Virginia is growing faster than average.
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Civil Engineers in West Virginia earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Civil Engineers Work in West Virginia?
In 2018, there were 1,510 Civil Engineers working in the state.
There were 1,090 Civil Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 420 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 3,490 Civil Engineers working in it, which means West Virginia has fewer Civil Engineers than average.
Job Projections for West Virginia
Jobs for Civil Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 6.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.6%.
West Virginia Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 90 annual job openings, and a total of 1,170 jobs for West Virginia Civil Engineers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 25,900 annual jobs and 335,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Civil Engineers Make in West Virginia?
In 2018 wages for Civil Engineers ranged from $45,550 to $123,170 with $79,890 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $21.9 to $59.22. The median hourly rate was $38.41.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $38.17 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.24.
The median salary in West Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top West Virginia Metros for Civil Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Civil Engineers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 9,200 | $92,050 |
Charleston, WV | 370 | $84,960 |
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | 320 | $80,710 |
Winchester, VA-WV | 170 | $95,060 |
Morgantown, WV | 150 | $77,740 |
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | 90 | $76,170 |
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | 80 | $80,040 |
Beckley, WV | 70 | $62,850 |
Cumberland, MD-WV | 40 | $69,180 |
Top States for Civil Engineers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Civil Engineers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 45,060 | $106,050 |
Texas | 24,460 | $92,300 |
New York | 16,790 | $92,810 |
Florida | 16,750 | $83,180 |
Pennsylvania | 12,530 | $81,860 |
Washington | 11,440 | $88,450 |
Illinois | 10,970 | $88,600 |
Colorado | 10,680 | $86,810 |
Virginia | 10,610 | $88,070 |
Georgia | 9,180 | $74,780 |
North Carolina | 8,840 | $80,480 |
Ohio | 8,270 | $78,380 |
Maryland | 8,080 | $78,620 |
New Jersey | 8,020 | $97,060 |
Massachusetts | 7,760 | $88,780 |
Michigan | 7,270 | $77,160 |
Wisconsin | 6,930 | $74,850 |
South Carolina | 5,900 | $77,200 |
Minnesota | 5,470 | $88,750 |
Missouri | 5,320 | $78,250 |
Below are the states where Civil Engineers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Alaska | $107,080 |
California | $106,050 |
New Jersey | $97,060 |
District of Columbia | $95,630 |
Louisiana | $94,200 |
New York | $92,810 |
Texas | $92,300 |
Connecticut | $89,960 |
Massachusetts | $88,780 |
Minnesota | $88,750 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Master Sgt. Roger Parsons under License
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