As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Project Engineer in Alexandria, VA is $164,464, equivalent to $79 per hour, $3,163 weekly, or $13,705 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Project Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Project Engineer in Alexandria, VA vary widely, spanning from $140,320 to $181,860. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($151,826) and 75th percentile ($173,569), while top earners (90th percentile) make $181,860 per year. This $21,743 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alexandria Electrical Project Engineer often earn 10.0% higher than national averages. However, Alexandria currently ranks 81 statewide for Electrical Project 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
Electrical Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $140,320 Alexandria, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $151,826 Alexandria, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $164,464 Alexandria, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $173,569 Alexandria, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $181,860 Alexandria, VA April 01, 2026
25% $151,826 10% $140,320 90% $181,860 75% $173,569 $164,464 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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