SOC 17-3029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other — Northeast Virginia
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Northeast Virginia, VA is $146,310 per year, well above the national median of $78,350.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Northeast Virginia, VA is $146,310 per year, well above the national median of $78,350. The gap of 86.7% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $108,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $156,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $125,050 to $156,540.
Employment stands at 280, or 4.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Richmond leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,030. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 12th of 253 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,160 | +38.0% |
| 25th | $125,050 | +59.6% |
| Median (50th) | $146,310 | +86.7% |
| 75th | $156,540 | +99.8% |
| 90th | $156,750 | +100.1% |
| Mean | $140,200 | +78.9% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond | $78,030 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Virginia sit close to the national average, so $146,310 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$146,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$144,718US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $146,310 a year, 86.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $108,160 to $156,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Richmond, at $78,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Northeast Virginia, VA?
The median annual wage is $146,310, or $70.34 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,350, so pay in Northeast Virginia, VA is 86.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northeast Virginia, VA earns more than $156,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $108,160 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Richmond, at $78,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Virginia, VA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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