What are the main factors that influence a Desktop Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Desktop Engineering?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Desktop Engineering roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Desktop Engineering's salary?

A Desktop Engineering's salary grows with experience: starting around $73,535 for beginners, reaching about $76,334 at mid-level, and approach $76,994 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Desktop Engineering?

Desktop Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Desktop Engineering roles are District of Columbia $83,640, California $83,323, Massachusetts $82,212. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Desktop Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Desktop Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Desktop Architect: $164,163; Desktop Manager: $115,046; Desktop Publisher: $87,694; Desktop Investigator: $81,980; Desktop Engineer: $74,326.

Desktop Engineering Salary in Virginia

How much does a Desktop Engineering make in Virginia? As of November 01, 2026, the average salary for a Desktop Engineering in Virginia is $76,071 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Desktop Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,213
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,632 to $85,567
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,860

10% $61,860

50% (Median) $76,071

90% $94,213

Desktop Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,567	$7,131	$1,646	$41
Average	$76,071	$6,339	$1,463	$37
25th Percentile	$68,632	$5,719	$1,320	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Desktop Engineering Salaries

A Desktop Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Desktop Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Desktop Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $73,535
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,356
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,334
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,730
Expert (over 8 years): $76,994

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Desktop Engineering	less than 1 year	$73,535
Early Career Level Desktop Engineering	1-2 years	$74,356
Mid-Level Level Desktop Engineering	2-4 years	$76,334
Senior-Level Level Desktop Engineering	5-8 years	$76,730
Expert Level Desktop Engineering	over 8 years	$76,994

How Do Desktop Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Desktop Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,640.
California: $83,323.
Massachusetts: $82,212.

District of Columbia $83,640 California $83,323 Massachusetts $82,212 Washington $81,910 New Jersey $81,880 Alaska $81,774 Connecticut $80,732 New York $80,309

Hawaii $78,956 Rhode Island $78,322 Maryland $77,891 Minnesota $77,302 Colorado $77,075 Illinois $77,000 Oregon $76,713 Delaware $76,501

New Hampshire $76,368 Virginia $76,071 Pennsylvania $75,202 Nevada $74,764 North Dakota $74,620 Michigan $74,394 Wisconsin $74,311 Vermont $74,144

Texas $73,684 Maine $73,653 Arizona $73,608 Ohio $73,555 Georgia $72,860 Indiana $72,513 Wyoming $72,445 Utah $72,339

Iowa $72,294 Kansas $71,931 Louisiana $71,825 North Carolina $71,787 Missouri $71,772 Florida $71,478 Montana $71,319 Nebraska $71,168

Kentucky $71,085 South Carolina $70,783 Tennessee $70,594 Idaho $70,518 New Mexico $69,967 Oklahoma $69,846 Alabama $69,400 South Dakota $68,652

Arkansas $68,245 West Virginia $68,025 Mississippi $67,368

Top Paying Cities for Desktop Engineering

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $69,959
Lambsburg: $70,108
Laurel Fork: $70,187

Ivanhoe, VA $69,959

Lambsburg, VA $70,108

Laurel Fork, VA $70,187

Marion, VA $69,594

Max Meadows, VA $70,070

Meadowview, VA $68,967

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $69,526

Rocky Gap, VA $69,565

Ruther Glen, VA $73,381

Sealston, VA $75,280

Sharps, VA $73,059

Spotsylvania, VA $74,067

Sparta, VA $73,679

Stafford, VA $77,454

Stratford, VA $74,488

Tappahannock, VA $73,511

Thornburg, VA $74,311

Unionville, VA $73,105

Village, VA $73,418

Warsaw, VA $73,679

Weems, VA $72,233

Sandy Point, VA $73,775

White Stone, VA $72,032

Wicomico Church, VA $72,557

Woodford, VA $74,008

Zacata, VA $74,258

Winchester, VA $73,909

Bentonville, VA $73,275

Berryville, VA $74,975

Boyce, VA $75,111

Brucetown, VA $73,958

Chester Gap, VA $74,674

Clear Brook, VA $73,586

Cross Junction, VA $71,199

Fishers Hill, VA $72,223

Flint Hill, VA $74,269

Front Royal, VA $74,312

Gore, VA $71,598

Hume, VA $75,273

Huntly, VA $74,394

Strasburg, VA $71,941

Linden, VA $75,456

Markham, VA $75,439

Maurertown, VA $70,963

Middletown, VA $73,346

Millwood, VA $74,978

Rileyville, VA $72,455

Earlysville, VA $71,392

Esmont, VA $70,732

Faber, VA $70,419

Fishersville, VA $71,074

Free Union, VA $71,275

Gordonsville, VA $72,022

Greenwood, VA $70,988

Ivy, VA $71,423

Keene, VA $71,018

Keswick, VA $71,564

Locust Dale, VA $72,344

Lovingston, VA $69,663

Lyndhurst, VA $70,188

Montpelier Station, VA $72,039

Nellysford, VA $70,270

North Garden, VA $70,948

Orange, VA $72,744

Palmyra, VA $71,595

Piney River, VA $69,339

Quinque, VA $71,574

Roseland, VA $69,606

Ruckersville, VA $71,545

Schuyler, VA $70,484

Shipman, VA $69,653

Somerset, VA $72,042

Stanardsville, VA $71,336

Troy, VA $71,673

Tyro, VA $69,795

Waynesboro, VA $71,182

White Hall, VA $71,310

Woodberry Forest, VA $72,321

Achilles, VA $71,222

Amelia Court House, VA $72,544

Ark, VA $71,675

Arvonia, VA $71,039

Ashland, VA $73,250

Aylett, VA $73,285

Barhamsville, VA $72,229

Beaumont, VA $72,527

Beaverdam, VA $73,243

Bena, VA $71,201

Bohannon, VA $71,493

Bremo Bluff, VA $71,500

Bruington, VA $73,138

Bumpass, VA $73,133

Cardinal, VA $71,525

Cartersville, VA $72,092

Charles City, VA $72,681

Christchurch, VA $72,088

Church View, VA $72,255

Cobbs Creek, VA $71,723

Columbia, VA $71,905

Crozier, VA $73,010

Cumberland, VA $71,505

Deltaville, VA $71,782

Diggs, VA $71,521

Redwood, VA $69,604

Rich Creek, VA $69,842

Ridgeway, VA $70,328

Riner, VA $69,835

Ripplemead, VA $69,653

Rocky Mount, VA $69,667

Salem, VA $69,327

Sandy Level, VA $69,816

Shawsville, VA $69,541

Spencer, VA $70,311

Staffordsville, VA $69,961

Stanleytown, VA $70,444

Stuart, VA $70,292

Thaxton, VA $69,458

Troutville, VA $69,431

Union Hall, VA $69,679

Vesta, VA $70,203

Villamont, VA $69,423

Vinton, VA $69,293

Wirtz, VA $69,465

Woolwine, VA $70,154

Bristol, VA $67,584

Abingdon, VA $68,586

Andover, VA $68,382

Appalachia, VA $68,382

Bee, VA $69,227

Ben Hur, VA $68,665

Big Stone Gap, VA $67,772

Birchleaf, VA $69,295

Blackwater, VA $67,857

Castlewood, VA $68,055

Cleveland, VA $68,881

Clinchco, VA $69,234

Clintwood, VA $69,156

Coeburn, VA $68,496

Damascus, VA $69,124

Dante, VA $68,885

Davenport, VA $69,362

Dryden, VA $67,995

Duffield, VA $67,419

Dungannon, VA $67,664

East Stone Gap, VA $67,915

Ewing, VA $69,533

Fort Blackmore, VA $67,232

Gate City, VA $66,772

Haysi, VA $69,631

Hiltons, VA $66,930

Honaker, VA $69,266

Jonesville, VA $68,833

Keokee, VA $68,195

Lebanon, VA $68,614

Mc Clure, VA $68,899

Mendota, VA $67,605

Nickelsville, VA $67,321

Nora, VA $68,717

Norton, VA $68,455

Pennington Gap, VA $68,179

Pound, VA $68,739

Rosedale, VA $69,190

Rose Hill, VA $69,412

Saint Charles, VA $68,579

Saint Paul, VA $68,489

Weber City, VA $66,568

Whitetop, VA $69,394

Wise, VA $68,639

Pulaski, VA $70,139

Atkins, VA $69,547

Austinville, VA $70,109

Barren Springs, VA $70,169

Bastian, VA $69,557

Bland, VA $69,720

Broadford, VA $69,484

Cana, VA $70,216

Ceres, VA $69,490

Chilhowie, VA $69,467

Cripple Creek, VA $69,781

Crockett, VA $69,764

Draper, VA $70,081

Dugspur, VA $70,132

Elk Creek, VA $69,732

Emory, VA $69,270

Fancy Gap, VA $70,156

Fries, VA $69,966

Galax, VA $70,080

Glade Spring, VA $69,133

Rural Retreat, VA $69,676

Saltville, VA $69,497

Speedwell, VA $69,721

Sugar Grove, VA $69,564

Tannersville, VA $69,443

Troutdale, VA $69,514

Willis, VA $70,095

Woodlawn, VA $70,123

Wytheville, VA $69,926

Staunton, VA $71,096

Augusta Springs, VA $70,796

Bacova, VA $70,463

Blue Grass, VA $70,491

Brownsburg, VA $70,070

Buena Vista, VA $69,496

Churchville, VA $71,294

Clifton Forge, VA $70,225

Covington, VA $69,845

Craigsville, VA $70,803

Crimora, VA $71,367

Deerfield, VA $70,859

Doe Hill, VA $70,799

Fairfield, VA $69,967

Fort Defiance, VA $71,420

Glen Wilton, VA $69,959

Goshen, VA $70,499

Greenville, VA $70,455

Grottoes, VA $71,433

Head Waters, VA $70,916

Hot Springs, VA $70,267

Iron Gate, VA $70,345

Lexington, VA $70,090

Low Moor, VA $70,181

Mc Dowell, VA $70,827

Middlebrook, VA $70,472

Millboro, VA $70,527

Mint Spring, VA $70,827

Montebello, VA $69,830

Monterey, VA $70,623

Mount Sidney, VA $71,451

Mustoe, VA $70,740

New Hope, VA $71,410

Port Republic, VA $71,395

Raphine, VA $70,155

Rockbridge Baths, VA $70,225

Selma, VA $70,250

Steeles Tavern, VA $70,299

Stuarts Draft, VA $70,562

Swoope, VA $70,971

Verona, VA $71,452

Vesuvius, VA $69,673

Warm Springs, VA $70,485

West Augusta, VA $71,013

Weyers Cave, VA $71,469

Williamsville, VA $70,866

Lynchburg, VA $68,456

Altavista, VA $69,106

Alton, VA $70,616

Amherst, VA $68,921

Appomattox, VA $69,045

Bedford, VA $69,467

Big Island, VA $69,086

Blairs, VA $70,599

Brookneal, VA $69,379

Buffalo Junction, VA $70,839

Callands, VA $70,258

Chatham, VA $70,315

Clifford, VA $69,026

Clover, VA $70,444

Cluster Springs, VA $70,836

Coleman Falls, VA $68,739

Concord, VA $68,550

Crystal Hill, VA $70,335

Danville, VA $70,655

Hillsville, VA $70,216

Carson, VA $72,921

Hiwassee, VA $69,986

Independence, VA $69,743

Annandale, VA $82,983

Burke, VA $82,205

Dumfries, VA $79,799

Dunn Loring, VA $83,089

Fairfax, VA $81,848

Fairfax Station, VA $81,626

Falls Church, VA $83,162

Fort Belvoir, VA $82,156

Great Falls, VA $81,851

Greenway, VA $83,160

Lorton, VA $81,693

Merrifield, VA $82,898

Mc Lean, VA $83,153

West Mclean, VA $83,160

Mount Vernon, VA $82,465

Newington, VA $82,275

Dry Fork, VA $70,462

Brooke, VA $76,891

Evington, VA $68,836

Forest, VA $68,702

Gladstone, VA $69,105

Gladys, VA $69,106

Glasgow, VA $69,548

Goode, VA $68,929

Gretna, VA $69,814

Halifax, VA $70,595

Howardsville, VA $70,482

Hurt, VA $69,424

Java, VA $70,234

Ararat, VA $70,199

Axton, VA $70,416

Bassett, VA $70,365

Belspring, VA $69,999

Bent Mountain, VA $69,406

Blacksburg, VA $69,669

Blue Ridge, VA $69,382

Boones Mill, VA $69,357

Buchanan, VA $69,616

Callaway, VA $69,538

Christiansburg, VA $69,676

Cascade, VA $70,354

Catawba, VA $69,498

Check, VA $69,646

Claudville, VA $70,157

Cloverdale, VA $69,253

Collinsville, VA $70,598

Copper Hill, VA $69,554

Critz, VA $70,270

Daleville, VA $69,324

Dublin, VA $70,036

Eagle Rock, VA $69,817

Eggleston, VA $69,896

Elliston, VA $69,483

Ferrum, VA $69,927

Fieldale, VA $70,498

Fincastle, VA $69,540

Floyd, VA $69,932

Glade Hill, VA $69,621

Glen Lyn, VA $69,673

Goodview, VA $69,375

Hardy, VA $69,346

Henry, VA $70,032

Huddleston, VA $69,604

Keeling, VA $70,529

Chester, VA $73,264

Chesterfield, VA $73,220

Church Road, VA $72,980

Colonial Heights, VA $73,295

Courtland, VA $71,533

Dendron, VA $71,747

Dewitt, VA $72,745

Dinwiddie, VA $72,944

Disputanta, VA $73,004

Dolphin, VA $71,946

Drewryville, VA $71,377

Ebony, VA $70,884

Elberon, VA $71,452

Emporia, VA $71,537

Ford, VA $72,810

Franklin, VA $71,313

Freeman, VA $71,930

Gasburg, VA $71,037

Hopewell, VA $73,143

Ivor, VA $71,428

Jarratt, VA $72,155

Lawrenceville, VA $71,679

Mc Kenney, VA $72,555

Meredithville, VA $71,576

Newsoms, VA $71,077

Prince George, VA $73,212

Rawlings, VA $72,275

Sedley, VA $71,629

Skippers, VA $71,252

Spring Grove, VA $72,136

Stony Creek, VA $72,551

Surry, VA $71,277

Sussex, VA $72,388

Sutherland, VA $73,151

Valentines, VA $71,103

Wakefield, VA $71,720

Warfield, VA $72,334

Waverly, VA $72,285

White Plains, VA $71,064

Wilsons, VA $72,593

Yale, VA $72,095

Zuni, VA $71,400

Claremont, VA $72,232

Farmville, VA $70,878

Baskerville, VA $70,762

Indian Valley, VA $70,034

Mc Coy, VA $69,882

Martinsville, VA $70,482

Meadows Of Dan, VA $70,221

Moneta, VA $69,489

Montvale, VA $69,489

Narrows, VA $69,883

Newbern, VA $69,944

New Castle, VA $69,544

Newport, VA $69,703

New River, VA $70,137

Oriskany, VA $69,679

Paint Bank, VA $69,570

Parrott, VA $69,916

Patrick Springs, VA $70,350

Pearisburg, VA $69,953

Pembroke, VA $69,951

Penhook, VA $69,852

Pilot, VA $69,701

Pittsville, VA $69,817

Radford, VA $70,058

Long Island, VA $69,369

Lowry, VA $69,060

Lynch Station, VA $69,376

Madison Heights, VA $68,458

Monroe, VA $68,799

Naruna, VA $69,159

Nathalie, VA $69,996

Natural Bridge, VA $69,768

Natural Bridge Station, VA $69,468

Nelson, VA $70,944

Norwood, VA $69,370

Ringgold, VA $70,555

Rustburg, VA $68,615

Scottsburg, VA $70,691

Scottsville, VA $71,074

South Boston, VA $70,753

Spout Spring, VA $68,742

Sutherlin, VA $70,561

Sweet Briar, VA $68,660

Vernon Hill, VA $70,478

Virgilina, VA $70,775

Wingina, VA $69,781

Amonate, VA $69,626

Bandy, VA $69,474

Big Rock, VA $69,851

Bishop, VA $69,480

Bluefield, VA $69,695

Boissevain, VA $69,524

Breaks, VA $69,737

Burkes Garden, VA $69,551

Cedar Bluff, VA $69,653

Doran, VA $69,940

Falls Mills, VA $69,524

Grundy, VA $69,968

Horsepen, VA $69,508

Hurley, VA $69,609

Jewell Ridge, VA $69,653

Keen Mountain, VA $69,925

Mavisdale, VA $69,660

Maxie, VA $69,866

North Tazewell, VA $69,643

Oakwood, VA $69,965

Pilgrims Knob, VA $69,774

Pocahontas, VA $69,547

Pounding Mill, VA $69,751

Raven, VA $69,906

Red Ash, VA $69,971

Richlands, VA $69,931

Rowe, VA $69,686

Shortt Gap, VA $69,842

Swords Creek, VA $69,665

Tazewell, VA $69,533

Vansant, VA $69,667

Whitewood, VA $69,675

Wolford, VA $69,687

Boydton, VA $70,913

Bracey, VA $71,095

Brodnax, VA $71,369

Buckingham, VA $70,120

Burkeville, VA $71,204

Charlotte Court House, VA $70,184

Chase City, VA $70,548

Clarksville, VA $71,039

Crewe, VA $71,658

Cullen, VA $69,975

Dillwyn, VA $70,819

Drakes Branch, VA $70,540

Dundas, VA $71,590

Evergreen, VA $69,113

Fort Mitchell, VA $70,540

Green Bay, VA $70,811

Hampden Sydney, VA $70,985

Kenbridge, VA $71,207

Keysville, VA $70,533

La Crosse, VA $70,986

Lunenburg, VA $70,667

Meherrin, VA $70,675

Nottoway, VA $71,549

Pamplin, VA $69,741

Phenix, VA $69,426

Prospect, VA $70,179

Randolph, VA $70,299

Red House, VA $69,223

Red Oak, VA $70,638

Rice, VA $71,295

Saxe, VA $70,486

Skipwith, VA $70,688

South Hill, VA $70,960

Victoria, VA $70,916

Wylliesburg, VA $70,576

Roanoke, VA $69,204

Wachapreague, VA $71,857

Wardtown, VA $71,717

Wattsville, VA $71,924

Willis Wharf, VA $71,836

Windsor, VA $71,224

Withams, VA $71,868

Norfolk, VA $70,858

Newport News, VA $71,017

Fort Eustis, VA $71,045

Hampton, VA $71,061

Fort Monroe, VA $71,021

Poquoson, VA $71,037

Yorktown, VA $71,121

Lackey, VA $71,150

Seaford, VA $71,064

Portsmouth, VA $70,878

Fort Lee, VA $73,291

Petersburg, VA $73,291

Virginia State University, VA $73,291

Alberta, VA $71,843

Ammon, VA $72,805

Blackstone, VA $72,189

Boykins, VA $71,162

Branchville, VA $70,993

Capron, VA $71,512

Round Hill, VA $76,837

Catharpin, VA $79,716

Delaplane, VA $76,033

Ashburn, VA $80,046

Chantilly, VA $80,888

Gainesville, VA $79,067

Hamilton, VA $77,872

Lincoln, VA $77,796

Sterling, VA $81,019

Haymarket, VA $78,991

Herndon, VA $81,318

Leesburg, VA $78,788

Lovettsville, VA $77,042

Nokesville, VA $79,164

Upperville, VA $76,284

Warrenton, VA $76,562

Reston, VA $81,785

Waterford, VA $77,744

The Plains, VA $77,963

Doswell, VA $73,275

Dutton, VA $71,708

Fork Union, VA $71,720

Foster, VA $71,477

Glen Allen, VA $73,440

Gloucester, VA $71,632

Gloucester Point, VA $71,198

Goochland, VA $72,639

Grimstead, VA $71,657

Gum Spring, VA $72,639

Gwynn, VA $71,656

Hadensville, VA $72,526

Hallieford, VA $71,635

Hanover, VA $73,289

Hardyville, VA $71,848

Hartfield, VA $71,873

Hayes, VA $71,244

Henrico, VA $73,495

Hudgins, VA $71,601

Jamaica, VA $72,495

Jamestown, VA $71,407

Jetersville, VA $71,712

Kents Store, VA $71,881

King And Queen Court House, VA $72,605

King William, VA $72,981

Lanexa, VA $72,492

Lightfoot, VA $71,757

Little Plymouth, VA $72,513

Locust Hill, VA $72,088

Louisa, VA $72,627

Macon, VA $72,710

Maidens, VA $72,916

Manakin Sabot, VA $73,155

Mannboro, VA $72,679

Manquin, VA $73,194

Maryus, VA $71,208

Mascot, VA $72,300

Mathews, VA $71,519

Burgess, VA $72,759

Accomac, VA $71,800

Assawoman, VA $71,829

Atlantic, VA $71,926

Battery Park, VA $71,027

Belle Haven, VA $71,759

Birdsnest, VA $71,624

Bloxom, VA $71,911

Cape Charles, VA $71,525

Capeville, VA $71,540

Carrollton, VA $71,018

Carrsville, VA $71,343

Cheriton, VA $71,532

Chesapeake, VA $71,045

Chincoteague Island, VA $71,972

Wallops Island, VA $71,919

Craddockville, VA $71,770

Davis Wharf, VA $71,755

Eastville, VA $71,559

Exmore, VA $71,728

Franktown, VA $71,648

Greenbackville, VA $72,135

Greenbush, VA $71,929

Hacksneck, VA $71,729

Hallwood, VA $71,891

Harborton, VA $71,905

Horntown, VA $72,013

Oak Hall, VA $71,865

Isle Of Wight, VA $71,178

Jamesville, VA $71,689

Jenkins Bridge, VA $71,902

Keller, VA $71,816

Locustville, VA $71,813

Machipongo, VA $71,612

Mappsville, VA $71,875

Marionville, VA $71,611

Mears, VA $71,838

Melfa, VA $71,825

Modest Town, VA $72,011

Nassawadox, VA $71,686

Nelsonia, VA $72,016

New Church, VA $71,990

Onancock, VA $71,886

Onley, VA $71,806

Oyster, VA $71,549

Painter, VA $71,772

Parksley, VA $71,925

Pungoteague, VA $71,803

Quinby, VA $71,614

Rescue, VA $71,023

Sanford, VA $72,002

Saxis, VA $72,013

Seaview, VA $71,534

Smithfield, VA $71,100

Suffolk, VA $71,068

Tangier, VA $72,192

Tasley, VA $71,960

Temperanceville, VA $71,891

Townsend, VA $71,548

Virginia Beach, VA $71,991

Dulles, VA $81,808

Aldie, VA $79,226

Amissville, VA $75,371

Arcola, VA $80,020

Manassas, VA $80,151

Marshall, VA $76,477

Middleburg, VA $77,883

Catlett, VA $78,249

Centreville, VA $80,475

Clifton, VA $81,153

Orlean, VA $75,788

Paeonian Springs, VA $78,246

Paris, VA $75,788

Philomont, VA $77,653

Purcellville, VA $77,077

Bluemont, VA $76,046

Bristow, VA $79,530

Broad Run, VA $78,115

Calverton, VA $77,937

Casanova, VA $78,068

Rectortown, VA $76,383

Mechanicsville, VA $73,347

Midlothian, VA $73,236

Millers Tavern, VA $73,338

Mineral, VA $73,075

Moon, VA $71,550

Moseley, VA $72,992

New Canton, VA $71,411

New Kent, VA $72,946

New Point, VA $71,370

Newtown, VA $73,563

Norge, VA $71,863

North, VA $71,613

Oilville, VA $73,009

Onemo, VA $71,460

Ordinary, VA $71,305

Port Haywood, VA $71,360

Powhatan, VA $72,767

Providence Forge, VA $72,820

Quinton, VA $73,193

Rockville, VA $73,091

Ruthville, VA $72,670

Saint Stephens Church, VA $73,329

Saluda, VA $72,116

Sandston, VA $73,363

Sandy Hook, VA $72,624

Schley, VA $71,474

Severn, VA $71,246

Shacklefords, VA $72,155

State Farm, VA $72,951

Stevensville, VA $72,777

Studley, VA $73,341

Susan, VA $71,389

Toano, VA $72,088

Topping, VA $72,024

Trevilians, VA $72,581

Richmond, VA $73,514

Urbanna, VA $72,367

Wake, VA $71,915

Walkerton, VA $72,881

Ware Neck, VA $71,503

Water View, VA $72,352

West Point, VA $72,600

White Marsh, VA $71,384

Wicomico, VA $71,258

Williamsburg, VA $71,381

Woods Cross Roads, VA $71,640

Montpelier, VA $72,982

Oakton, VA $82,038

Occoquan, VA $81,433

Quantico, VA $78,727

Springfield, VA $82,767

Triangle, VA $79,296

Vienna, VA $82,767

Woodbridge, VA $80,845

Arlington, VA $83,184

Fort Myer, VA $83,185

Mattaponi, VA $72,330

Dhs, VA $83,184

Fort Valley, VA $71,916

Star Tannery, VA $71,213

Stephens City, VA $73,936

Stephenson, VA $73,985

Toms Brook, VA $71,876

White Post, VA $74,572

Woodstock, VA $71,282

Culpeper, VA $73,636

Aroda, VA $71,833

Banco, VA $72,076

Bealeton, VA $76,235

Boston, VA $73,441

Brandy Station, VA $74,927

Brightwood, VA $72,442

Castleton, VA $74,249

Elkwood, VA $74,829

Etlan, VA $72,275

Goldvein, VA $76,572

Graves Mill, VA $71,735

Haywood, VA $72,424

Hood, VA $71,283

Jeffersonton, VA $75,762

Leon, VA $72,748

Lignum, VA $74,397

Madison, VA $71,729

Midland, VA $76,995

Mitchells, VA $73,049

Oakpark, VA $72,183

Pratts, VA $71,720

Radiant, VA $71,986

Rapidan, VA $72,636

Remington, VA $75,630

Reva, VA $72,828

Richardsville, VA $75,018

Rixeyville, VA $74,823

Rochelle, VA $71,698

Somerville, VA $77,142

Sperryville, VA $72,757

Stevensburg, VA $74,546

Sumerduck, VA $75,650

Syria, VA $71,457

Viewtown, VA $74,873

Washington, VA $74,034

Wolftown, VA $71,288

Woodville, VA $73,476

Harrisonburg, VA $71,579

Basye, VA $71,007

Bergton, VA $70,788

Bridgewater, VA $71,445

Broadway, VA $71,225

Criders, VA $70,915

Dayton, VA $71,201

Edinburg, VA $71,128

Elkton, VA $71,343

Alexandria, VA $83,175

Fredericksburg, VA $75,363

Bowling Green, VA $73,900

Burr Hill, VA $73,909

Callao, VA $73,484

Caret, VA $74,360

Center Cross, VA $73,095

Champlain, VA $74,190

Coles Point, VA $74,468

Colonial Beach, VA $74,887

Corbin, VA $74,424

Dahlgren, VA $77,343

Dogue, VA $74,837

Dunnsville, VA $73,358

Edwardsville, VA $72,853

Farnham, VA $73,069

Garrisonville, VA $77,977

Hague, VA $73,930

Hartwood, VA $75,580

Haynesville, VA $73,869

Heathsville, VA $72,785

Hustle, VA $74,235

Irvington, VA $72,202

Jersey, VA $74,940

Kilmarnock, VA $72,263

King George, VA $76,109

Kinsale, VA $73,787

Ladysmith, VA $73,474

Lancaster, VA $72,440

Laneview, VA $72,616

Lively, VA $72,507

Locust Grove, VA $73,931

Loretto, VA $74,249

Lottsburg, VA $73,347

Merry Point, VA $72,327

Milford, VA $73,628

Mollusk, VA $72,353

Montross, VA $74,413

Morattico, VA $72,729

Mount Holly, VA $74,166

Ninde, VA $76,278

Nuttsville, VA $72,657

Oldhams, VA $73,727

Ophelia, VA $72,797

Partlow, VA $74,111

Port Royal, VA $74,230

Rappahannock Academy, VA $74,244

Reedville, VA $72,743

Rhoadesville, VA $73,233

Rollins Fork, VA $74,884

Fulks Run, VA $71,047

Hinton, VA $70,981

Keezletown, VA $71,327

Lacey Spring, VA $71,363

Linville, VA $71,326

Luray, VA $71,555

Mc Gaheysville, VA $71,410

Mount Crawford, VA $71,412

Mount Jackson, VA $71,179

Mount Solon, VA $71,188

New Market, VA $71,343

Orkney Springs, VA $71,025

Penn Laird, VA $71,441

Quicksburg, VA $71,250

Pleasant Valley, VA $71,403

Shenandoah, VA $71,367

Singers Glen, VA $71,321

Stanley, VA $71,373

Timberville, VA $71,355

Charlottesville, VA $71,483

Afton, VA $70,691

Arrington, VA $69,286

Barboursville, VA $71,761

Batesville, VA $71,313

Covesville, VA $70,697

Crozet, VA $71,347

Dyke, VA $71,312

Ruby, VA $77,605

Desktop Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Desktop Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Desktop Engineering positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Desktop Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Desktop Engineering

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$95,088	$46.0	25%
Internet	$91,285	$44.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$87,481	$42.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$83,678	$40.0	10%
Insurance	$83,678	$40.0	10%

Desktop Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Desktop Engineering's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$68,632

Average $76,071/year

$85,567

$5,719

Average $6,339/month

$7,131

$1,320

Average $1,463/week

$1,646

$33

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,567	$7,131	$1,646	$41
Average	$76,071	$6,339	$1,463	$37
25th Percentile	$68,632	$5,719	$1,320	$33

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