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Data Engineer Salary in West Virginia

The median data engineer salary in West Virginia is $95,000 per year, which is 24% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary

$95,000

vs National

$-30,000

State Rank

#49 of 50

Cost of Living

84%

Data Engineer Salary in West Virginia by Experience

In West Virginia, an entry-level data engineer earns around $60,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $136,800 per year. The cost of living index in West Virginia is 84% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$60,800

$-19,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$96,520

$-30,480 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$136,800

$-43,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in West Virginia

Percentile	WV Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$59,280	$78,000	$-18,720
25th Percentile	$76,000	$100,000	$-24,000
Median (50th)	$95,000	$125,000	$-30,000
75th Percentile	$120,080	$158,000	$-37,920
90th Percentile	$144,400	$190,000	$-45,600

Data Engineer Salary by City in West Virginia

The largest employment areas for data engineers in West Virginia include Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, and Parkersburg. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Charleston, WV

$100,000

Pop. 48,006 · COL 88%

Huntington, WV

$92,500

Pop. 46,842 · COL 82%

Morgantown, WV

$102,500

Pop. 30,955 · COL 90%

Parkersburg, WV

$90,000

Pop. 29,675 · COL 80%

Wheeling, WV

$87,500

Pop. 26,711 · COL 78%

How to Become a Data Engineer in West Virginia

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. West Virginia has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in West Virginia

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). West Virginia's demand may vary based on local industry trends.