Electrical Engineers Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $133,950 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $64.40
10th percentile $88,590
90th percentile $153,340
Employed locally 400
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,590
    25th
    $103,580
    50th (median)
    $133,950
    75th
    $153,340
    90th
    $153,340

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other$153,340
    Mechanical Engineers$120,790
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$134,430
    Aerospace Engineers$128,230
    Computer Hardware Engineers$121,680
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$153,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Northeast Virginia is $64.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.36 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Northeast Virginia is 19.7% above 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $88,590 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,580.