Electrical Engineers Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $102,340 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.20
10th percentile $74,880
90th percentile $145,020
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

Compare Electrical Engineers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwest Virginia stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Electrical Engineers
in
Southwest Virginia
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,880
    25th
    $83,320
    50th (median)
    $102,340
    75th
    $121,160
    90th
    $145,020

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $86,600
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,850
    Civil Engineers $81,460
    Mechanical Engineers $84,440
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $94,920
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $40,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southwest Virginia is $49.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southwest Virginia is 8.6% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,880 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,320.