How much does an electrical engineer make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $60.78 an hour or $10,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.78
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 4,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,820 | $40.78 | |
| 25th | $98,550 | $47.38 | |
| Median | $126,400 | $60.78 | |
| 75th | $165,700 | $79.66 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers.
| 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 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $60.78 ($126,400 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $126,400 against $120,600 nationally, 5% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $143,000, so Washington pays 12% less.
Where does Washington rank for electrical engineer pay?
48 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.