Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How West Virginia compares
West Virginia's median is $36,480, $21,070 (36.6%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 50th, one of the ten lowest-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $56,160 or more and the bottom 10% under $28,850. That range is narrower than the national one.
The average ($41,290) is 13.2% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 40 marine mechanics work in West Virginia, 0.2% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, West Virginia has fewer marine mechanics than the U.S. average (0.38×).
Pay distribution: West Virginia vs. United States
West Virginia median $36,480
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | West Virginia annual | West Virginia hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,850 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $29,530 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $36,480 | $17.54 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $53,290 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $56,160 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $41,290 | $19.85 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in West Virginia
How much does a marine mechanic make in West Virginia?
The median is $36,480 a year, or $17.54 an hour (May 2025). The average is $41,290.
Is West Virginia a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 50th of 50, 36.6% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in West Virginia?
About 40.