Electrical Engineers Salary in Virginia

Electrical engineers in Virginia earn the most in Charlottesville (average $129,920 a year) and the least in Blacksburg ($108,320), across the 7 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electrical engineers average at $123,830 and the median at $119,030 for 7,260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $125,100.

Electrical Engineers average salary by city in Virginia

Charlottesville$129,920
Richmond$118,040
Roanoke$116,230
Staunton$114,570
Virginia Beach$110,810
Lynchburg$109,720
Blacksburg$108,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlottesville	$129,920	$122,600	$99,460	$93,410	99
Richmond	$118,040	$116,760	$99,070	$85,898	98
Roanoke	$116,230	$108,930	$87,570	$84,729	94
Staunton	$114,570	$114,280	$100,540	$83,656	91
Virginia Beach	$110,810	$103,210	$91,780	$81,227	98
Lynchburg	$109,720	$98,670	$86,790	$80,523	89
Blacksburg	$108,320	$100,900	$85,840	$79,619	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Electrical Engineers salary in other states

Electrical Engineers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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