Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $162,410 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Richmond earn between $88,230 and $133,420.
- $73K10th
- $88K25th
- $103KMedian
- $133K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $114,670 | $9,556 | $55.13 |
| Median | $102,750 | $8,562 | $49.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,230 | $7,352 | $42.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,420 | $11,118 | $64.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Richmond earn 9% less than the Virginia average ($126,230) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $114,670 | $102,750 | $72,880 | $162,410 | 190 |
| Virginia | $126,230 | $119,990 | $80,700 | $176,490 | 3,280 |
| United States | $137,280 | $130,220 | $81,840 | $206,960 | 96,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $114,670, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $83,721 a year, or $6,977 a month and $3,220 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $114,670 buys what about $117,180 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 3rd of 4 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($119,560).
- Charlottesville$119,560
- Virginia Beach$114,920
- Richmond$114,670
- Roanoke$100,790
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries in Virginia
Highest-paying cities for electronics engineers (except computer)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,710).
- San Jose, CA$187,710
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,240
- San Francisco, CA$168,490
- Santa Rosa, CA$160,490
- San Diego, CA$155,740
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Richmond: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Richmond?
$55.13 an hour on average, and $49.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Richmond?
About $83,721 a year ($6,977 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $114,670.
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($137,280).
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 17-2072; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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