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Electrical Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$143,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$68.75/hr
▲ 19% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
330
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$130,117 #8 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in District of Columbia, explained

Electrical engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $143,000 per year ($68.75 per hour), which is 19% above the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $87,450, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $195,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $143,000 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $143,000 is worth about $130,117 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #8 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$87,450
$42.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$143,000
$68.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$195,190
$93.84/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $143,000 $130,117
Maryland $125,150 $119,237 +$17,850
Virginia $119,030 $117,730 +$23,970

Electrical Engineer in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in District of Columbia?

Electrical engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $143,000 per year ($68.75 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay electrical engineers well?

At $143,000, District of Columbia pays 19% above the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 330 work in the state.

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