Electrical Engineer Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 520+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$138,860
$66.76/hr
vs National Average
$111,022
+25.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$87K – $179K
520 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Electrical Engineer in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,530 |
| 25th percentile | $114,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $138,860 |
| 75th percentile | $168,910 |
| 90th percentile | $179,260 |
Historical Salary Trend — Electrical Engineer in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,940 |
| 2023 | $129,670 |
| 2024 | $138,860 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,940 | $101,706 |
| 2023 | $129,670 | $106,188 |
| 2024 | $138,860 | $111,022 |