May 2025 OEWS estimate
Electrical Engineer Salary in Washington, DC
The median annual salary is $126,420, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$126,420
Mean annual salary
$134,230
Employment estimate
4,450
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $126,420 |
| Mean annual salary | $134,230 |
| 10th percentile | $84,820 |
| 25th percentile | $98,550 |
| 50th percentile | $126,420 |
| 75th percentile | $165,690 |
| 90th percentile | $195,190 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Washington, DC median
- $126,420
- U.S. median
- $120,630
- Difference
- 4.8%
What the data shows
- Electrical Engineers in Washington, DC earn 4.8% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $98,550–$165,690.
- BLS estimates employment at 4,450 workers in this metro area.