Electrical Engineers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Virginia
Electrical Engineers in Virginia earn a median salary of $108,695 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.9% vs the national median of $111,910. An estimated 4,420 electrical engineers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $99,580 to $133,950 depending on location.
$108,695
Avg median salary in Virginia
$133,950
Highest paying metro
$99,580
Lowest paying metro
4,420
Employed in Virginia
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Electrical Engineers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Virginia | $133,950 | $103,580 | $153,340 | 400 |
| Southside Virginia | $113,810 | $93,520 | $126,630 | 70 |
| Richmond, VA | $110,500 | $93,370 | $133,110 | 830 |
| Northwest Virginia | $110,240 | $90,200 | $128,390 | 60 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $108,850 | $85,240 | $145,780 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $108,480 | $88,190 | $127,840 | 610 |
| Staunton, VA | $107,480 | $93,480 | $123,980 | 40 |
| Southern West Virginia | $106,860 | $84,360 | $131,180 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $106,070 | $93,780 | $129,310 | 1,460 |
| Roanoke, VA | $105,830 | $84,340 | $128,560 | 220 |
| Northern West Virginia | $105,430 | $85,860 | $134,710 | 170 |
| Southwest Virginia | $102,340 | $83,320 | $121,160 | 60 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $102,310 | $83,730 | $132,950 | 170 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $99,580 | $83,070 | $127,660 | 120 |