Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other is $47.31 an hour ($98,410 a year). About 3,720 people work in this job there.

$47.31Median hourly pay
$79,620–$110,930Middle half of workers, yearly
3,720People in this job in Virginia

That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($78,350). Virginia ranks 5th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other in Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$30.77$64,000
25% of workers$38.28$79,620
Half of workers (median)$47.31$98,410
75% of workers$53.33$110,930
90% of workers$63.37$131,810

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Richmond$78,030100

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Virginia

JobMedian yearly pay
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,540
Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,450
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56,760
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,100
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,310
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,650
Mechanical Drafters$69,630
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$74,880

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