Electrical Engineers Salary in Southside Virginia

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

Median annual salary $113,810 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.72
10th percentile $74,880
90th percentile $162,670
Employed locally 70
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,880
    25th
    $93,520
    50th (median)
    $113,810
    75th
    $126,630
    90th
    $162,670

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $82,290
    Civil Engineers $84,330
    Mechanical Engineers $87,340
    Surveyors $59,520
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,690
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southside Virginia is $54.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southside Virginia is 1.7% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,880 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,520.