How much does an electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $40.43 an hour or $7,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.43
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 241
- Jobs in the area
- 2,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 25th | $66,380 | $31.91 | |
| Median | $84,090 | $40.43 | |
| 75th | $104,300 | $50.12 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.40 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $40.43 ($84,090 a year).
Do electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $84,090 against $78,190 nationally, 8% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $97,620, so Washington pays 14% less.
Where does Washington rank for electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technician pay?
46 of 241 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,600 or more.
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.