Electrical Engineer Salary
Electrical engineers design and test electrical equipment including power generation and communications systems.
Electrical Engineer Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level electrical engineers earn around $68,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $106,000. Senior-level electrical engineers can earn $155,000 or more.
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The salary range for electrical engineers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $66,000, while the top 10% earn $162,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $66,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $104,610 |
| 75th Percentile | $132,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $162,000 |
Electrical Engineer Salary by State
Electrical Engineer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $177,837, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $86,826.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $177,837 | Details → |
| #2 California | $144,362 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $141,224 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $129,716 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $127,624 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $120,301 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $120,301 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $117,163 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $115,071 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $115,071 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $109,841 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $109,841 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $109,841 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $108,794 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $105,656 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $105,656 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $102,518 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $102,518 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $101,472 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $101,472 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $101,472 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $101,472 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $100,426 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $99,380 | Details → |
| #25 Michigan | $99,380 | Details → |
| #26 Montana | $99,380 | Details → |
| #27 Idaho | $98,333 | Details → |
| #28 Georgia | $97,287 | Details → |
| #29 New Mexico | $97,287 | Details → |
| #30 North Carolina | $96,241 | Details → |
| #31 Texas | $96,241 | Details → |
| #32 Wisconsin | $96,241 | Details → |
| #33 Wyoming | $96,241 | Details → |
| #34 Louisiana | $95,195 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $94,149 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $94,149 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $94,149 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $94,149 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $93,103 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $93,103 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $93,103 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $92,057 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $92,057 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $91,011 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $91,011 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $91,011 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $89,965 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $87,872 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $87,872 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $86,826 | Details → |
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Get Negotiation Scripts — $197 →Key Responsibilities
- ● Design electrical systems
- ● Develop and test prototypes
- ● Oversee manufacturing
- ● Ensure safety standards
- ● Collaborate on system design
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 5% growth over the next decade
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