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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$151,940
- Virginia Beach$135,540
- Richmond$112,990
- Blacksburg$105,940
- Roanoke$101,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $151,940 | $153,340 | $135,800 | $107,195 | 99 |
| Virginia Beach | $135,540 | $138,590 | $110,930 | $96,928 | 98 |
| Richmond | $112,990 | $107,990 | $82,480 | $82,636 | 98 |
| Blacksburg | $105,940 | $108,810 | $81,530 | $78,081 | 93 |
| Roanoke | $101,930 | $95,370 | $78,030 | $75,491 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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