Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $121,680 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $58.50
10th percentile $80,500
90th percentile $153,750
Employed locally 190
National median $155,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,500
    25th
    $94,830
    50th (median)
    $121,680
    75th
    $152,530
    90th
    $153,750

    Top-paying metros for Computer Hardware Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $197,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $188,540
    Connecticut $188,540
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $184,560
    California $179,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $174,070

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $153,340
    Electrical Engineers $133,950
    Mechanical Engineers $120,790
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $134,430
    Aerospace Engineers $128,230
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $153,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Hardware Engineers make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Northeast Virginia is $58.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.89 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Computer Hardware Engineers salaries?

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Northeast Virginia is 21.5% below the national median of $155,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Hardware Engineers in Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,500 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,830.