Electrical Engineer Salary in Virginia
Based on 7K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$119,030
$57.226/hr
vs National Average
$114,434
+4.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$80K – $173K
7K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Electrical Engineer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,320 |
| 25th percentile | $95,450 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $119,030 |
| 75th percentile | $148,320 |
| 90th percentile | $173,400 |
Top H-1B Employers for Electrical Engineer in Virginia
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Virginia — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 4 | $135,165 |
| 2 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | 3 | $77,106 |
| 3 | JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES, LLC | 3 | $180,187 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Electrical Engineer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,360 |
| 2023 | $110,840 |
| 2024 | $122,320 |
| 2025 | $119,030 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,360 | $101,706 |
| 2023 | $110,840 | $106,188 |
| 2024 | $122,320 | $111,022 |
| 2025 | $119,030 | $114,434 |