Electrical Engineers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $108,850 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.33
10th percentile $69,820
90th percentile $174,890
Employed locally 160
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,820
    25th
    $85,240
    50th (median)
    $108,850
    75th
    $145,780
    90th
    $174,890

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 120% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Vallejo, CA $139,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $136,820
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $123,440
    Savannah, GA $117,790
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $115,960

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,540
    Mechanical Engineers $97,520
    Civil Engineers $95,410
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,960
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $104,180
    Industrial Engineers $105,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Charlottesville, VA is $52.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.14 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 2.7% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,820 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,240.