How much does an engineering technologist and technician make in Virginia?
$98,410a year
Median yearly pay for engineering technologist and technicians in Virginia. That is $47.31 an hour or $8,201 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.31
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,000Median: $98,410Highest 10%: $131,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,000 | $30.77 | |
| 25th | $79,620 | $38.28 | |
| Median | $98,410 | $47.31 | |
| 75th | $110,900 | $53.33 | |
| 90th | $131,800 | $63.37 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $99,540 |
| Kingsport, TN | $81,950 |
| Richmond, VA | $78,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineering technologist and technicians.
| 2. New Mexico | $101,800 |
| 3. Maryland | $99,970 |
| 4. Washington | $99,720 |
| 5. Virginia | $98,410 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $94,570 |
| 7. Nevada | $93,670 |
| 8. Hawaii | $90,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $47.31 ($98,410 a year).
Do engineering technologist and technicians make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $98,410 against $78,350 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Virginia rank for engineering technologist and technician pay?
Virginia ranks 5 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $99,540 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.