Engineering Parkersburg, WV Pop. 29,675

Electrical Engineer Salary in Parkersburg, West Virginia

The median electrical engineer salary in Parkersburg, WV is $83,688 per year, which is 20% below the national median and 4.8% below the West Virginia state average.

City Median
$83,688
vs State Avg
$-4,184
vs National
$-20,922
Cost of Living
80%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Parkersburg by Experience

In Parkersburg, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $54,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $124,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 80% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,400
$-13,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,800
$-21,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$124,000
$-31,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Parkersburg, WV

Percentile Parkersburg
10th Percentile $52,800
25th Percentile $66,400
Median (50th) $83,688
75th Percentile $105,600
90th Percentile $129,600

Electrical Engineer Salary in Other West Virginia Cities

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Parkersburg

Education

Most electrical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Parkersburg and the surrounding West Virginia area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Parkersburg may vary based on local industry and population growth.