What are the main factors that influence an Electrical Systems 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 Electrical Systems Engineering?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Electrical Systems Engineering roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Electrical Systems Engineering's salary?

An Electrical Systems Engineering's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,112 for beginners, reaching about $122,540 at mid-level, and approach $169,264 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Systems Engineering?

Electrical Systems Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Systems Engineering roles are District of Columbia $93,282, California $92,928, Massachusetts $91,690. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Systems Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Systems Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Control Systems Technologist: $113,480; Electrical Control Systems Technician III: $97,080; Electrical Control Systems Technician II: $87,990; Electrical Control Systems Technician I: $79,430; Senior Electrical Engineering Technician: $67,990.

Electrical Systems Engineering Salary in Virginia

How much does an Electrical Systems Engineering make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Systems Engineering in Virginia is $84,840 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,684
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,450 to $93,133
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,721

10% $70,721

50% (Median) $84,840

90% $100,684

Electrical Systems Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,133	$7,761	$1,791	$45
Average	$84,840	$7,070	$1,632	$41
25th Percentile	$77,450	$6,454	$1,489	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Systems Engineering Salaries

An Electrical Systems 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 Electrical Systems Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Systems 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): $83,112
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,744
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,540
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,907
Expert (over 8 years): $169,264

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Electrical Systems Engineering	less than 1 year	$83,112
Electrical Engineer II	1-2 years	$100,744
Electrical Engineer III	2-4 years	$122,540
Electrical Engineer IV	5-8 years	$145,907
Electrical Engineer V	over 8 years	$169,264

How Do Electrical Systems 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 Electrical Systems Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,282.
California: $92,928.
Massachusetts: $91,690.

District of Columbia $93,282 California $92,928 Massachusetts $91,690 Washington $91,353 New Jersey $91,319 Alaska $91,201 Connecticut $90,038 New York $89,567

Hawaii $88,059 Rhode Island $87,351 Maryland $86,871 Minnesota $86,213 Colorado $85,961 Illinois $85,876 Oregon $85,556 Delaware $85,320

New Hampshire $85,172 Virginia $84,840 Pennsylvania $83,871 Nevada $83,383 North Dakota $83,223 Michigan $82,970 Wisconsin $82,877 Vermont $82,692

Texas $82,178 Maine $82,144 Arizona $82,094 Ohio $82,035 Georgia $81,260 Indiana $80,872 Wyoming $80,796 Utah $80,678

Iowa $80,628 Kansas $80,223 Louisiana $80,105 North Carolina $80,063 Missouri $80,046 Florida $79,718 Montana $79,541 Nebraska $79,372

Kentucky $79,280 South Carolina $78,943 Tennessee $78,732 Idaho $78,648 New Mexico $78,033 Oklahoma $77,898 Alabama $77,401 South Dakota $76,567

Arkansas $76,112 West Virginia $75,867 Mississippi $75,135

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Systems 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: $78,024
Lambsburg: $78,190
Laurel Fork: $78,278

Ivanhoe, VA $78,024

Lambsburg, VA $78,190

Laurel Fork, VA $78,278

Marion, VA $77,617

Max Meadows, VA $78,148

Meadowview, VA $76,918

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $77,542

Rocky Gap, VA $77,585

Ruther Glen, VA $81,841

Sealston, VA $83,958

Sharps, VA $81,481

Spotsylvania, VA $82,606

Sparta, VA $82,173

Stafford, VA $86,383

Stratford, VA $83,075

Tappahannock, VA $81,985

Thornburg, VA $82,877

Unionville, VA $81,532

Village, VA $81,882

Warsaw, VA $82,173

Weems, VA $80,560

Sandy Point, VA $82,280

White Stone, VA $80,336

Wicomico Church, VA $80,922

Woodford, VA $82,539

Zacata, VA $82,818

Winchester, VA $82,429

Bentonville, VA $81,722

Berryville, VA $83,618

Boyce, VA $83,770

Brucetown, VA $82,484

Chester Gap, VA $83,282

Clear Brook, VA $82,069

Cross Junction, VA $79,407

Fishers Hill, VA $80,548

Flint Hill, VA $82,831

Front Royal, VA $82,879

Gore, VA $79,852

Hume, VA $83,950

Huntly, VA $82,970

Strasburg, VA $80,234

Linden, VA $84,154

Markham, VA $84,136

Maurertown, VA $79,143

Middletown, VA $81,801

Millwood, VA $83,621

Rileyville, VA $80,807

Earlysville, VA $79,623

Esmont, VA $78,886

Faber, VA $78,537

Fishersville, VA $79,268

Free Union, VA $79,491

Gordonsville, VA $80,324

Greenwood, VA $79,172

Ivy, VA $79,656

Keene, VA $79,205

Keswick, VA $79,814

Locust Dale, VA $80,684

Lovingston, VA $77,694

Lyndhurst, VA $78,280

Montpelier Station, VA $80,344

Nellysford, VA $78,371

North Garden, VA $79,127

Orange, VA $81,130

Palmyra, VA $79,848

Piney River, VA $77,333

Quinque, VA $79,826

Roseland, VA $77,630

Ruckersville, VA $79,793

Schuyler, VA $78,609

Shipman, VA $77,682

Somerset, VA $80,347

Stanardsville, VA $79,560

Troy, VA $79,936

Tyro, VA $77,841

Waynesboro, VA $79,388

White Hall, VA $79,531

Woodberry Forest, VA $80,658

Achilles, VA $79,432

Amelia Court House, VA $80,907

Ark, VA $79,938

Arvonia, VA $79,228

Ashland, VA $81,694

Aylett, VA $81,733

Barhamsville, VA $80,556

Beaumont, VA $80,888

Beaverdam, VA $81,687

Bena, VA $79,409

Bohannon, VA $79,735

Bremo Bluff, VA $79,743

Bruington, VA $81,570

Bumpass, VA $81,564

Cardinal, VA $79,770

Cartersville, VA $80,403

Charles City, VA $81,060

Christchurch, VA $80,398

Church View, VA $80,585

Cobbs Creek, VA $79,992

Columbia, VA $80,194

Crozier, VA $81,427

Cumberland, VA $79,748

Deltaville, VA $80,057

Diggs, VA $79,766

Redwood, VA $77,628

Rich Creek, VA $77,893

Ridgeway, VA $78,435

Riner, VA $77,885

Ripplemead, VA $77,682

Rocky Mount, VA $77,698

Salem, VA $77,319

Sandy Level, VA $77,864

Shawsville, VA $77,558

Spencer, VA $78,417

Staffordsville, VA $78,026

Stanleytown, VA $78,564

Stuart, VA $78,396

Thaxton, VA $77,465

Troutville, VA $77,435

Union Hall, VA $77,712

Vesta, VA $78,296

Villamont, VA $77,426

Vinton, VA $77,281

Wirtz, VA $77,472

Woolwine, VA $78,242

Bristol, VA $75,375

Abingdon, VA $76,493

Andover, VA $76,265

Appalachia, VA $76,265

Bee, VA $77,207

Ben Hur, VA $76,581

Big Stone Gap, VA $75,585

Birchleaf, VA $77,284

Blackwater, VA $75,680

Castlewood, VA $75,900

Cleveland, VA $76,822

Clinchco, VA $77,215

Clintwood, VA $77,128

Coeburn, VA $76,392

Damascus, VA $77,092

Dante, VA $76,826

Davenport, VA $77,358

Dryden, VA $75,833

Duffield, VA $75,191

Dungannon, VA $75,465

East Stone Gap, VA $75,744

Ewing, VA $77,549

Fort Blackmore, VA $74,982

Gate City, VA $74,470

Haysi, VA $77,658

Hiltons, VA $74,646

Honaker, VA $77,251

Jonesville, VA $76,768

Keokee, VA $76,057

Lebanon, VA $76,524

Mc Clure, VA $76,841

Mendota, VA $75,398

Nickelsville, VA $75,082

Nora, VA $76,639

Norton, VA $76,347

Pennington Gap, VA $76,039

Pound, VA $76,663

Rosedale, VA $77,166

Rose Hill, VA $77,413

Saint Charles, VA $76,485

Saint Paul, VA $76,385

Weber City, VA $74,242

Whitetop, VA $77,394

Wise, VA $76,552

Pulaski, VA $78,225

Atkins, VA $77,564

Austinville, VA $78,191

Barren Springs, VA $78,258

Bastian, VA $77,575

Bland, VA $77,757

Broadford, VA $77,494

Cana, VA $78,311

Ceres, VA $77,501

Chilhowie, VA $77,475

Cripple Creek, VA $77,825

Crockett, VA $77,807

Draper, VA $78,160

Dugspur, VA $78,217

Elk Creek, VA $77,771

Emory, VA $77,256

Fancy Gap, VA $78,243

Fries, VA $78,032

Galax, VA $78,159

Glade Spring, VA $77,103

Rural Retreat, VA $77,708

Saltville, VA $77,509

Speedwell, VA $77,759

Sugar Grove, VA $77,583

Tannersville, VA $77,448

Troutdale, VA $77,528

Willis, VA $78,176

Woodlawn, VA $78,207

Wytheville, VA $77,987

Staunton, VA $79,292

Augusta Springs, VA $78,957

Bacova, VA $78,586

Blue Grass, VA $78,617

Brownsburg, VA $78,148

Buena Vista, VA $77,508

Churchville, VA $79,513

Clifton Forge, VA $78,321

Covington, VA $77,896

Craigsville, VA $78,965

Crimora, VA $79,595

Deerfield, VA $79,028

Doe Hill, VA $78,960

Fairfield, VA $78,033

Fort Defiance, VA $79,653

Glen Wilton, VA $78,023

Goshen, VA $78,626

Greenville, VA $78,577

Grottoes, VA $79,668

Head Waters, VA $79,091

Hot Springs, VA $78,367

Iron Gate, VA $78,455

Lexington, VA $78,170

Low Moor, VA $78,272

Mc Dowell, VA $78,991

Middlebrook, VA $78,596

Millboro, VA $78,658

Mint Spring, VA $78,991

Montebello, VA $77,880

Monterey, VA $78,764

Mount Sidney, VA $79,688

Mustoe, VA $78,895

New Hope, VA $79,642

Port Republic, VA $79,625

Raphine, VA $78,243

Rockbridge Baths, VA $78,320

Selma, VA $78,349

Steeles Tavern, VA $78,403

Stuarts Draft, VA $78,697

Swoope, VA $79,152

Verona, VA $79,689

Vesuvius, VA $77,705

Warm Springs, VA $78,611

West Augusta, VA $79,200

Weyers Cave, VA $79,708

Williamsville, VA $79,035

Lynchburg, VA $76,348

Altavista, VA $77,072

Alton, VA $78,756

Amherst, VA $76,867

Appomattox, VA $77,005

Bedford, VA $77,475

Big Island, VA $77,050

Blairs, VA $78,738

Brookneal, VA $77,377

Buffalo Junction, VA $79,006

Callands, VA $78,357

Chatham, VA $78,421

Clifford, VA $76,984

Clover, VA $78,564

Cluster Springs, VA $79,002

Coleman Falls, VA $76,664

Concord, VA $76,453

Crystal Hill, VA $78,443

Danville, VA $78,800

Hillsville, VA $78,311

Carson, VA $81,328

Hiwassee, VA $78,054

Independence, VA $77,782

Annandale, VA $92,549

Burke, VA $91,682

Dumfries, VA $88,998

Dunn Loring, VA $92,668

Fairfax, VA $91,284

Fairfax Station, VA $91,036

Falls Church, VA $92,749

Fort Belvoir, VA $91,627

Great Falls, VA $91,287

Greenway, VA $92,747

Lorton, VA $91,110

Merrifield, VA $92,455

Mc Lean, VA $92,739

West Mclean, VA $92,747

Mount Vernon, VA $91,971

Newington, VA $91,760

Dry Fork, VA $78,585

Brooke, VA $85,755

Evington, VA $76,771

Forest, VA $76,622

Gladstone, VA $77,071

Gladys, VA $77,073

Glasgow, VA $77,566

Goode, VA $76,875

Gretna, VA $77,863

Halifax, VA $78,734

Howardsville, VA $78,607

Hurt, VA $77,427

Java, VA $78,331

Ararat, VA $78,291

Axton, VA $78,533

Bassett, VA $78,477

Belspring, VA $78,069

Bent Mountain, VA $77,407

Blacksburg, VA $77,701

Blue Ridge, VA $77,381

Boones Mill, VA $77,352

Buchanan, VA $77,642

Callaway, VA $77,554

Christiansburg, VA $77,708

Cascade, VA $78,465

Catawba, VA $77,510

Check, VA $77,675

Claudville, VA $78,245

Cloverdale, VA $77,237

Collinsville, VA $78,737

Copper Hill, VA $77,572

Critz, VA $78,371

Daleville, VA $77,316

Dublin, VA $78,110

Eagle Rock, VA $77,866

Eggleston, VA $77,954

Elliston, VA $77,493

Ferrum, VA $77,988

Fieldale, VA $78,625

Fincastle, VA $77,557

Floyd, VA $77,994

Glade Hill, VA $77,647

Glen Lyn, VA $77,705

Goodview, VA $77,372

Hardy, VA $77,340

Henry, VA $78,105

Huddleston, VA $77,627

Keeling, VA $78,660

Chester, VA $81,710

Chesterfield, VA $81,661

Church Road, VA $81,393

Colonial Heights, VA $81,744

Courtland, VA $79,779

Dendron, VA $80,019

Dewitt, VA $81,131

Dinwiddie, VA $81,353

Disputanta, VA $81,420

Dolphin, VA $80,240

Drewryville, VA $79,605

Ebony, VA $79,056

Elberon, VA $79,689

Emporia, VA $79,784

Ford, VA $81,203

Franklin, VA $79,534

Freeman, VA $80,222

Gasburg, VA $79,226

Hopewell, VA $81,575

Ivor, VA $79,662

Jarratt, VA $80,473

Lawrenceville, VA $79,943

Mc Kenney, VA $80,919

Meredithville, VA $79,827

Newsoms, VA $79,271

Prince George, VA $81,652

Rawlings, VA $80,607

Sedley, VA $79,886

Skippers, VA $79,466

Spring Grove, VA $80,452

Stony Creek, VA $80,915

Surry, VA $79,494

Sussex, VA $80,733

Sutherland, VA $81,584

Valentines, VA $79,300

Wakefield, VA $79,988

Warfield, VA $80,673

Waverly, VA $80,618

White Plains, VA $79,256

Wilsons, VA $80,962

Yale, VA $80,406

Zuni, VA $79,631

Claremont, VA $80,559

Farmville, VA $79,049

Baskerville, VA $78,919

Indian Valley, VA $78,108

Mc Coy, VA $77,938

Martinsville, VA $78,607

Meadows Of Dan, VA $78,317

Moneta, VA $77,500

Montvale, VA $77,499

Narrows, VA $77,939

Newbern, VA $78,007

New Castle, VA $77,561

Newport, VA $77,738

New River, VA $78,222

Oriskany, VA $77,712

Paint Bank, VA $77,590

Parrott, VA $77,975

Patrick Springs, VA $78,460

Pearisburg, VA $78,017

Pembroke, VA $78,015

Penhook, VA $77,905

Pilot, VA $77,736

Pittsville, VA $77,866

Radford, VA $78,135

Long Island, VA $77,365

Lowry, VA $77,021

Lynch Station, VA $77,374

Madison Heights, VA $76,349

Monroe, VA $76,730

Naruna, VA $77,132

Nathalie, VA $78,065

Natural Bridge, VA $77,811

Natural Bridge Station, VA $77,476

Nelson, VA $79,122

Norwood, VA $77,367

Ringgold, VA $78,688

Rustburg, VA $76,525

Scottsburg, VA $78,841

Scottsville, VA $79,267

South Boston, VA $78,910

Spout Spring, VA $76,666

Sutherlin, VA $78,695

Sweet Briar, VA $76,575

Vernon Hill, VA $78,602

Virgilina, VA $78,934

Wingina, VA $77,825

Amonate, VA $77,653

Bandy, VA $77,483

Big Rock, VA $77,904

Bishop, VA $77,490

Bluefield, VA $77,729

Boissevain, VA $77,539

Breaks, VA $77,777

Burkes Garden, VA $77,569

Cedar Bluff, VA $77,683

Doran, VA $78,002

Falls Mills, VA $77,539

Grundy, VA $78,034

Horsepen, VA $77,520

Hurley, VA $77,633

Jewell Ridge, VA $77,683

Keen Mountain, VA $77,986

Mavisdale, VA $77,691

Maxie, VA $77,920

North Tazewell, VA $77,671

Oakwood, VA $78,030

Pilgrims Knob, VA $77,818

Pocahontas, VA $77,564

Pounding Mill, VA $77,792

Raven, VA $77,965

Red Ash, VA $78,038

Richlands, VA $77,993

Rowe, VA $77,719

Shortt Gap, VA $77,893

Swords Creek, VA $77,697

Tazewell, VA $77,549

Vansant, VA $77,698

Whitewood, VA $77,708

Wolford, VA $77,721

Boydton, VA $79,088

Bracey, VA $79,291

Brodnax, VA $79,596

Buckingham, VA $78,203

Burkeville, VA $79,413

Charlotte Court House, VA $78,275

Chase City, VA $78,681

Clarksville, VA $79,228

Crewe, VA $79,919

Cullen, VA $78,042

Dillwyn, VA $78,983

Drakes Branch, VA $78,672

Dundas, VA $79,842

Evergreen, VA $77,080

Fort Mitchell, VA $78,671

Green Bay, VA $78,975

Hampden Sydney, VA $79,168

Kenbridge, VA $79,415

Keysville, VA $78,665

La Crosse, VA $79,169

Lunenburg, VA $78,814

Meherrin, VA $78,822

Nottoway, VA $79,797

Pamplin, VA $77,781

Phenix, VA $77,429

Prospect, VA $78,269

Randolph, VA $78,403

Red House, VA $77,203

Red Oak, VA $78,782

Rice, VA $79,514

Saxe, VA $78,612

Skipwith, VA $78,837

South Hill, VA $79,140

Victoria, VA $79,092

Wylliesburg, VA $78,712

Roanoke, VA $77,182

Wachapreague, VA $80,141

Wardtown, VA $79,985

Wattsville, VA $80,216

Willis Wharf, VA $80,117

Windsor, VA $79,435

Withams, VA $80,152

Norfolk, VA $79,027

Newport News, VA $79,204

Fort Eustis, VA $79,235

Hampton, VA $79,253

Fort Monroe, VA $79,209

Poquoson, VA $79,227

Yorktown, VA $79,320

Lackey, VA $79,352

Seaford, VA $79,256

Portsmouth, VA $79,049

Fort Lee, VA $81,740

Petersburg, VA $81,740

Virginia State University, VA $81,740

Alberta, VA $80,125

Ammon, VA $81,198

Blackstone, VA $80,511

Boykins, VA $79,366

Branchville, VA $79,177

Capron, VA $79,756

Round Hill, VA $85,694

Catharpin, VA $88,905

Delaplane, VA $84,798

Ashburn, VA $89,273

Chantilly, VA $90,213

Gainesville, VA $88,182

Hamilton, VA $86,850

Lincoln, VA $86,764

Sterling, VA $90,359

Haymarket, VA $88,097

Herndon, VA $90,692

Leesburg, VA $87,871

Lovettsville, VA $85,924

Nokesville, VA $88,290

Upperville, VA $85,079

Warrenton, VA $85,388

Reston, VA $91,214

Waterford, VA $86,706

The Plains, VA $86,951

Doswell, VA $81,722

Dutton, VA $79,975

Fork Union, VA $79,988

Foster, VA $79,717

Glen Allen, VA $81,907

Gloucester, VA $79,890

Gloucester Point, VA $79,406

Goochland, VA $81,013

Grimstead, VA $79,917

Gum Spring, VA $81,013

Gwynn, VA $79,917

Hadensville, VA $80,886

Hallieford, VA $79,893

Hanover, VA $81,738

Hardyville, VA $80,131

Hartfield, VA $80,158

Hayes, VA $79,457

Henrico, VA $81,967

Hudgins, VA $79,855

Jamaica, VA $80,853

Jamestown, VA $79,639

Jetersville, VA $79,979

Kents Store, VA $80,168

King And Queen Court House, VA $80,975

King William, VA $81,394

Lanexa, VA $80,849

Lightfoot, VA $80,029

Little Plymouth, VA $80,873

Locust Hill, VA $80,398

Louisa, VA $80,999

Macon, VA $81,092

Maidens, VA $81,322

Manakin Sabot, VA $81,588

Mannboro, VA $81,057

Manquin, VA $81,632

Maryus, VA $79,417

Mascot, VA $80,635

Mathews, VA $79,764

Burgess, VA $81,147

Accomac, VA $80,077

Assawoman, VA $80,109

Atlantic, VA $80,217

Battery Park, VA $79,215

Belle Haven, VA $80,031

Birdsnest, VA $79,880

Bloxom, VA $80,200

Cape Charles, VA $79,771

Capeville, VA $79,787

Carrollton, VA $79,205

Carrsville, VA $79,567

Cheriton, VA $79,778

Chesapeake, VA $79,235

Chincoteague Island, VA $80,269

Wallops Island, VA $80,210

Craddockville, VA $80,044

Davis Wharf, VA $80,027

Eastville, VA $79,809

Exmore, VA $79,997

Franktown, VA $79,907

Greenbackville, VA $80,451

Greenbush, VA $80,221

Hacksneck, VA $79,998

Hallwood, VA $80,179

Harborton, VA $80,195

Horntown, VA $80,315

Oak Hall, VA $80,150

Isle Of Wight, VA $79,383

Jamesville, VA $79,953

Jenkins Bridge, VA $80,191

Keller, VA $80,095

Locustville, VA $80,092

Machipongo, VA $79,868

Mappsville, VA $80,161

Marionville, VA $79,867

Mears, VA $80,120

Melfa, VA $80,105

Modest Town, VA $80,313

Nassawadox, VA $79,950

Nelsonia, VA $80,318

New Church, VA $80,289

Onancock, VA $80,173

Onley, VA $80,084

Oyster, VA $79,797

Painter, VA $80,046

Parksley, VA $80,216

Pungoteague, VA $80,080

Quinby, VA $79,869

Rescue, VA $79,211

Sanford, VA $80,302

Saxis, VA $80,315

Seaview, VA $79,780

Smithfield, VA $79,296

Suffolk, VA $79,260

Tangier, VA $80,514

Tasley, VA $80,256

Temperanceville, VA $80,179

Townsend, VA $79,796

Virginia Beach, VA $80,291

Dulles, VA $91,239

Aldie, VA $88,359

Amissville, VA $84,060

Arcola, VA $89,245

Manassas, VA $89,391

Marshall, VA $85,293

Middleburg, VA $86,861

Catlett, VA $87,269

Centreville, VA $89,752

Clifton, VA $90,509

Orlean, VA $84,525

Paeonian Springs, VA $87,266

Paris, VA $84,525

Philomont, VA $86,604

Purcellville, VA $85,962

Bluemont, VA $84,812

Bristow, VA $88,698

Broad Run, VA $87,120

Calverton, VA $86,922

Casanova, VA $87,068

Rectortown, VA $85,188

Mechanicsville, VA $81,802

Midlothian, VA $81,678

Millers Tavern, VA $81,793

Mineral, VA $81,499

Moon, VA $79,799

Moseley, VA $81,406

New Canton, VA $79,643

New Kent, VA $81,355

New Point, VA $79,598

Newtown, VA $82,044

Norge, VA $80,147

North, VA $79,869

Oilville, VA $81,425

Onemo, VA $79,698

Ordinary, VA $79,525

Port Haywood, VA $79,586

Powhatan, VA $81,156

Providence Forge, VA $81,215

Quinton, VA $81,631

Rockville, VA $81,517

Ruthville, VA $81,047

Saint Stephens Church, VA $81,783

Saluda, VA $80,430

Sandston, VA $81,821

Sandy Hook, VA $80,997

Schley, VA $79,714

Severn, VA $79,459

Shacklefords, VA $80,473

State Farm, VA $81,361

Stevensville, VA $81,167

Studley, VA $81,796

Susan, VA $79,618

Toano, VA $80,398

Topping, VA $80,327

Trevilians, VA $80,949

Richmond, VA $81,989

Urbanna, VA $80,709

Wake, VA $80,206

Walkerton, VA $81,282

Ware Neck, VA $79,746

Water View, VA $80,693

West Point, VA $80,970

White Marsh, VA $79,613

Wicomico, VA $79,473

Williamsburg, VA $79,610

Woods Cross Roads, VA $79,899

Montpelier, VA $81,395

Oakton, VA $91,495

Occoquan, VA $90,821

Quantico, VA $87,802

Springfield, VA $92,309

Triangle, VA $88,438

Vienna, VA $92,308

Woodbridge, VA $90,165

Arlington, VA $92,773

Fort Myer, VA $92,775

Mattaponi, VA $80,668

Dhs, VA $92,774

Fort Valley, VA $80,206

Star Tannery, VA $79,422

Stephens City, VA $82,459

Stephenson, VA $82,514

Toms Brook, VA $80,162

White Post, VA $83,169

Woodstock, VA $79,500

Culpeper, VA $82,125

Aroda, VA $80,114

Banco, VA $80,385

Bealeton, VA $85,024

Boston, VA $81,907

Brandy Station, VA $83,565

Brightwood, VA $80,794

Castleton, VA $82,808

Elkwood, VA $83,455

Etlan, VA $80,607

Goldvein, VA $85,400

Graves Mill, VA $80,004

Haywood, VA $80,773

Hood, VA $79,500

Jeffersonton, VA $84,496

Leon, VA $81,135

Lignum, VA $82,973

Madison, VA $79,997

Midland, VA $85,871

Mitchells, VA $81,470

Oakpark, VA $80,505

Pratts, VA $79,988

Radiant, VA $80,285

Rapidan, VA $81,009

Remington, VA $84,348

Reva, VA $81,224

Richardsville, VA $83,666

Rixeyville, VA $83,449

Rochelle, VA $79,964

Somerville, VA $86,035

Sperryville, VA $81,145

Stevensburg, VA $83,139

Sumerduck, VA $84,371

Syria, VA $79,695

Viewtown, VA $83,504

Washington, VA $82,569

Wolftown, VA $79,506

Woodville, VA $81,946

Harrisonburg, VA $79,831

Basye, VA $79,193

Bergton, VA $78,949

Bridgewater, VA $79,682

Broadway, VA $79,435

Criders, VA $79,090

Dayton, VA $79,409

Edinburg, VA $79,328

Elkton, VA $79,567

Alexandria, VA $92,763

Fredericksburg, VA $84,051

Bowling Green, VA $82,420

Burr Hill, VA $82,430

Callao, VA $81,955

Caret, VA $82,933

Center Cross, VA $81,522

Champlain, VA $82,743

Coles Point, VA $83,053

Colonial Beach, VA $83,520

Corbin, VA $83,003

Dahlgren, VA $86,259

Dogue, VA $83,464

Dunnsville, VA $81,815

Edwardsville, VA $81,252

Farnham, VA $81,492

Garrisonville, VA $86,967

Hague, VA $82,452

Hartwood, VA $84,293

Haynesville, VA $82,384

Heathsville, VA $81,176

Hustle, VA $82,793

Irvington, VA $80,526

Jersey, VA $83,579

Kilmarnock, VA $80,594

King George, VA $84,883

Kinsale, VA $82,293

Ladysmith, VA $81,944

Lancaster, VA $80,791

Laneview, VA $80,987

Lively, VA $80,866

Locust Grove, VA $82,453

Loretto, VA $82,808

Lottsburg, VA $81,802

Merry Point, VA $80,665

Milford, VA $82,116

Mollusk, VA $80,693

Montross, VA $82,992

Morattico, VA $81,113

Mount Holly, VA $82,715

Ninde, VA $85,072

Nuttsville, VA $81,033

Oldhams, VA $82,227

Ophelia, VA $81,190

Partlow, VA $82,655

Port Royal, VA $82,787

Rappahannock Academy, VA $82,803

Reedville, VA $81,129

Rhoadesville, VA $81,676

Rollins Fork, VA $83,517

Fulks Run, VA $79,238

Hinton, VA $79,164

Keezletown, VA $79,550

Lacey Spring, VA $79,590

Linville, VA $79,548

Luray, VA $79,804

Mc Gaheysville, VA $79,642

Mount Crawford, VA $79,644

Mount Jackson, VA $79,384

Mount Solon, VA $79,395

New Market, VA $79,568

Orkney Springs, VA $79,213

Penn Laird, VA $79,677

Quicksburg, VA $79,463

Pleasant Valley, VA $79,634

Shenandoah, VA $79,595

Singers Glen, VA $79,543

Stanley, VA $79,601

Timberville, VA $79,581

Charlottesville, VA $79,724

Afton, VA $78,841

Arrington, VA $77,273

Barboursville, VA $80,034

Batesville, VA $79,534

Covesville, VA $78,847

Crozet, VA $79,572

Dyke, VA $79,532

Ruby, VA $86,551

Electrical Systems Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electrical Systems Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Electrical Systems Engineering positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electrical Systems Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electrical Systems Engineering

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$101,808	$49.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$101,808	$49.0	20%
Biotechnology	$97,566	$47.0	15%
Software & Networking	$97,566	$47.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$93,324	$45.0	10%

Electrical Systems Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Systems 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.

$77,450

Average $84,840/year

$93,133

$6,454

Average $7,070/month

$7,761

$1,489

Average $1,632/week

$1,791

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,133	$7,761	$1,791	$45
Average	$84,840	$7,070	$1,632	$41
25th Percentile	$77,450	$6,454	$1,489	$37

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