Electrical Engineers Salary in District of Columbia
Electrical Engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $143,000 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $143,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($120,630)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $87,450; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $76,550 to $184,300.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Electrical Engineers pay in District of Columbia
How much do electrical engineers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $143,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $87,450 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for electrical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 49 (+19% vs. the national median of $120,630). Living costs are not included.