As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Project Engineer in Richmond, VA is $144,550, equivalent to $69 per hour, $2,780 weekly, or $12,046 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Project Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Project Engineer in Richmond, VA vary widely, spanning from $123,281 to $159,819. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($133,417) and 75th percentile ($152,543), while top earners (90th percentile) make $159,819 per year. This $19,126 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, Richmond Electrical Project Engineer often earn 3.4% lower than national averages. 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 $123,281 Richmond, VA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $133,417 Richmond, VA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $144,550 Richmond, VA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $152,543 Richmond, VA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $159,819 Richmond, VA October 01, 2026
25% $133,417 10% $123,281 90% $159,819 75% $152,543 $144,550 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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