As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Component Engineer in Alexandria, VA is $77,048, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,482 weekly, or $6,421 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Component Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Component Engineer in Alexandria, VA vary widely, spanning from $67,902 to $84,343. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,260) and 75th percentile ($80,867), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,343 per year. This $8,607 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Digital Media, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alexandria Component Engineer often earn 9.3% higher than national averages. However, Alexandria currently ranks 81 statewide for Component Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Component Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $67,902 Alexandria, VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $72,260 Alexandria, VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $77,048 Alexandria, VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $80,867 Alexandria, VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Component Engineer Salary $84,343 Alexandria, VA August 01, 2026
25% $72,260 10% $67,902 90% $84,343 75% $80,867 $77,048 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Component Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Alexandria, Virginia    Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,966, and in 2016....More

Alexandria, Virginia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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