How much does an electrical engineer make in Virginia?
$119,000a year
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in Virginia. That is $57.23 an hour or $9,919 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.23
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,320Median: $119,000Highest 10%: $173,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,320 | $38.62 | |
| 25th | $95,450 | $45.89 | |
| Median | $119,000 | $57.23 | |
| 75th | $148,300 | $71.31 | |
| 90th | $173,400 | $83.37 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $126,400 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $122,600 |
| Richmond, VA | $116,800 |
| Staunton, VA | $114,300 |
| Roanoke, VA | $108,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $103,200 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $100,900 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $98,670 |
| Kingsport, TN | $95,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical engineers.
| 14. Maryland | $125,200 |
| 15. Louisiana | $123,700 |
| 16. Colorado | $120,800 |
| 17. Virginia | $119,000 |
| 18. New York | $119,000 |
| 19. Missouri | $118,700 |
| 20. Maine | $114,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $57.23 ($119,000 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $119,000 against $120,600 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Virginia rank for electrical engineer pay?
Virginia ranks 17 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays electrical engineers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $126,400 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.