As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plastic Engineer in Annandale, VA is $100,374, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,930 weekly, or $8,365 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plastic Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Plastic Engineer in Annandale, VA vary widely, spanning from $87,204 to $117,190. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,480) and 75th percentile ($109,176), while top earners (90th percentile) make $117,190 per year. This $15,696 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Annandale Plastic Engineer often earn 10.0% higher than national averages. However, Annandale currently ranks 83 statewide for Plastic 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
Plastic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $87,204 Annandale, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $93,480 Annandale, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $100,374 Annandale, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $109,176 Annandale, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $117,190 Annandale, VA April 01, 2026
25% $93,480 10% $87,204 90% $117,190 75% $109,176 $100,374 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Annandale, Virginia    Annandale is located at 38°50′3″N 77°12′41″W / 38.83417°N 77.21139°W / 38.83417; -77.21139 (38.834134, −77.211277). Annandale is mostly traversed b....More

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

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