Electrical Engineers Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $110,240 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.00
10th percentile $77,290
90th percentile $162,150
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,290
    25th
    $90,200
    50th (median)
    $110,240
    75th
    $128,390
    90th
    $162,150

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $107,290
    Mechanical Engineers $89,610
    Civil Engineers $75,470
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $43,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Northwest Virginia is $53.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Northwest Virginia is 1.5% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,290 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,200.