DOL Median (Newport News, VA)
$87,258
vs National
+2%
National: $85,509BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,651
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,258
+2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,509
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electrical Engineers in Newport News, VA earns $87,258 in nominal terms, which is 2% above the national average of $85,509. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,651 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Newport News, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LIEBHERR MINING & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT INC. | $94,307 | 3 |
| Jefferson Science Associates, LLC | $86,253 | 11 |
| Liebherr-America, Inc. | $85,651 | 2 |
| UST Global Inc | $71,011 | 13 |
| Swisslog Logistics, Inc. | $68,477 | 8 |
| Muhlbauer, Inc. | $63,228 | 3 |
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How much does a Electrical Engineers make in Newport News, VA?
The median Electrical Engineers salary in Newport News, VA is $87,258 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Newport News, VA a good place to work as a Electrical Engineers?
A Electrical Engineers in Newport News, VA earns 2% more than the national median of $85,509, or $86,651 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.