SOC 17-2061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Hardware Engineers — Northern West Virginia
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area
The median wage here is $153,570 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $161,740.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $153,570 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $161,740. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $107,570 and $161,890. The lowest tenth earn under $74,190, while the highest tenth earn more than $185,540.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Of the 392 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 5th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,190 | −54.1% |
| 25th | $107,570 | −33.5% |
| Median (50th) | $153,570 | −5.1% |
| 75th | $161,890 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $185,540 | +14.7% |
| Mean | $140,040 | −13.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $153,570 goes as far as $171,587 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$153,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$171,587US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $153,570 a year, 5.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,190 to $185,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Northern West Virginia, WV?
The median annual wage is $153,570, or $73.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $161,740, so pay in Northern West Virginia, WV is 5.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northern West Virginia, WV earns more than $185,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Northern West Virginia, WV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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