Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $89,780 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.16
10th percentile $53,330
90th percentile $121,190
Employed locally 50
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,330
    25th
    $74,750
    50th (median)
    $89,780
    75th
    $105,220
    90th
    $121,190

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 133% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $139,370
    Vallejo, CA $129,850
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $107,230
    Pennsylvania $106,110

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $89,960
    Mechanical Engineers $98,920
    Civil Engineers $85,450
    Electrical Engineers $105,830
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Roanoke, VA is $43.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.70 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Roanoke, VA is 29.6% below the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Roanoke?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $53,330 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,750.