How much does a computer hardware engineer make in Virginia?
$139,000a year
Median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in Virginia. That is $66.84 an hour or $11,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.84
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,630Median: $139,000Highest 10%: $195,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,630 | $42.13 | |
| 25th | $105,800 | $50.88 | |
| Median | $139,000 | $66.84 | |
| 75th | $175,100 | $84.20 | |
| 90th | $195,300 | $93.89 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $159,500 |
| Richmond, VA | $132,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $131,700 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $113,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer hardware engineers.
| 10. Colorado | $156,100 |
| 11. Maryland | $152,700 |
| 12. New Jersey | $142,900 |
| 13. Virginia | $139,000 |
| 14. Alabama | $137,000 |
| 15. Delaware | $135,700 |
| 16. Nebraska | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer hardware engineer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $66.84 ($139,000 a year).
Do computer hardware engineers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $139,000 against $161,700 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Virginia rank for computer hardware engineer pay?
Virginia ranks 13 of 41 states.
Which city in Virginia pays computer hardware engineers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $159,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.