Automotive Electrical Engineer Salary in Roanoke, VA

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As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Electrical Engineer in Roanoke, VA is $76,011. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,278 to $81,098, with most professionals earning between $66,968 and $85,730.

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Develop bills of materials, research components for cost, availability, packaging and alternative approaches.

January 30, 2023

Understand complex electronic hardware and software requirements defined by customers.

March 13, 2023

Collects and compiles information on competitor products and may assist with evaluation of patent-related data.

April 01, 2023

Acts as a customer liaison, building and maintaining a strong customer network.

April 11, 2023

Provide assistance during initial prototype builds and support the generation of end of line testing protocols for electrical systems.

April 12, 2023

Facilitates selection of components for new electrification products and system configurations.

May 03, 2023

Operate laboratory electronic test equipment including power supplies, signal generators, frequency counters, and oscilloscopes.

May 05, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Automotive Electrical Engineer in Roanoke, VA

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77585

What is the average salary for Automotive Electrical Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automotive Electrical Engineer in Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Automotive Electrical Engineer ranges from $71,278 to $81,098 with the average base salary of $76,011. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,254 to $83,159 with the average total cash compensation of $77,585.

View Average Salary for Automotive Electrical Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,011	$71,278 - $81,098
Bonus	$1,575	$977 - $2,061
Total Pay	$77,585	$72,254 - $83,159

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Automotive Electrical Engineer Salary Near Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,015 - $79,662	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,063 - $78,578	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,075 - $82,005	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,772 - $82,798	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,060 - $81,988	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,750 - $81,635	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA

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About Roanoke, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) (0.8%) is water. Roanoke is located in the valley and ridge province of Virginia immediately west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and east of the Allegheny Mountains Within the city limits is Mill Mountain, which stands detached from surrounding ranges. Its summit features the Roanoke Star, Mill Mountain Zoo, the Discovery Center interpretive building, and an overlook of the Roanoke Valley. The Appalachian Trail runs...

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