Roanoke engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Roanoke, VA metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$96,827
Roanoke
Top earners
$145,127
Higher end
vs national
-20% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
VA
Virginia
Engineers in the Roanoke, VA metro earn an estimated $96,827, -20% vs national, with top earners near $145,127. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Roanoke
Estimated pay for each discipline in Roanoke. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $134,270 | $184,700 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $105,830 | $139,610 | Verified | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $101,340 | $146,850 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $101,340 | $146,850 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $101,340 | $146,850 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $101,340 | $146,850 | Estimate | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $99,700 | $157,230 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $99,700 | $157,230 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $99,700 | $157,230 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $99,700 | $157,230 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $99,700 | $157,230 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $99,700 | $157,230 | Estimate | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $98,920 | $131,130 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $89,960 | $139,070 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $85,450 | $134,480 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$134,270
90th
$184,700
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$105,830
90th
$139,610
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$101,340
90th
$146,850
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$101,340
90th
$146,850
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$101,340
90th
$146,850
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$101,340
90th
$146,850
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$99,700
90th
$157,230
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$99,700
90th
$157,230
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$99,700
90th
$157,230
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$99,700
90th
$157,230
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$99,700
90th
$157,230
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$99,700
90th
$157,230
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$98,920
90th
$131,130
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$89,960
90th
$139,070
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$85,450
90th
$134,480
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What affects engineering pay in Roanoke
- ▹Local market. Roanoke pay runs -20% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Virginia statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Roanoke, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Roanoke — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Roanoke, VA, weighted by local employment (2,030 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →