Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Virginia
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Virginia earn a median of $75,650 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,650
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,090; the top 10% earn over $98,320. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Avionics Technicians$85,660 median in Virginia
- Photonics Technicians$98,410 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$74,880 median in Virginia
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$68,000 median in Virginia
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$81,040 median in Virginia
- Robotics Technicians$74,880 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Virginia
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Virginia?
The median is $75,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,090 and the top 10% earn over $98,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 44 (+2% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.