Engineers, All Other Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $101,340 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.72
10th percentile $51,040
90th percentile $146,850
Employed locally 70
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,040
    25th
    $76,080
    50th (median)
    $101,340
    75th
    $128,100
    90th
    $146,850

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 150% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Charlottesville, VA $152,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $129,550
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $129,310
    Winchester, VA-WV $128,940

    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 Engineers, All Other make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Roanoke, VA is $48.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.48 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Roanoke, VA is 13.9% below the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Roanoke?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $51,040 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,080.