SOC 172071

Electrical Engineers

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Excludes "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).

National Median

$111,910

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$111,910

Entry Level (10th pct)

$74,670

Experienced (90th pct)

$175,460

Total Employed

188,790

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$74,670 - $87,590
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$87,590 - $141,630
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$141,630 - $175,460

Highest Paying Locations for Electrical Engineers

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$186,920

+67.0% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$163,840

+46.4% vs national

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

$156,670

+40.0% vs national

Manchester-Nashua, NH

$151,040

+35.0% vs national

North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

$150,670

+34.6% vs national

Electrical Engineers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$186,920	4,750
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$163,840	2,860
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$156,670	150
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$151,040	930
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$150,670	30
Albuquerque, NM	$143,850	1,270
New Mexico	$143,850	1,580
California	$140,360	23,650
Vallejo, CA	$139,840	130
District of Columbia	$138,860	520
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$138,370	490
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$136,820	3,660
Idaho Falls, ID	$135,920	100
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$135,480	6,580
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$134,900	7,870
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$134,620	260
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$134,400	540
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$133,950	400
New Hampshire	$131,790	1,420
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$130,900	1,590
Washington	$130,730	10,010
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$130,730	1,430
Tuscaloosa, AL	$130,720	50
Albany, GA	$130,110	40
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$130,090	40
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL	$129,560	50
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$129,070	110
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$129,040	80
Huntsville, AL	$129,020	2,240
Idaho	$128,960	920
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$128,750	2,200
Barnstable Town, MA	$128,730	110
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$128,640	70
Longview-Kelso, WA	$128,420	40
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$128,100	50
Boulder, CO	$127,670	600
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$127,520	3,920
Boise City, ID	$127,430	550
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$127,160	5,960
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$127,130	60
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$127,050	120
Fresno, CA	$126,950	350
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$126,930	120
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$126,820	460
Baton Rouge, LA	$126,580	260
Lexington Park, MD	$126,510	420
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$126,250	40
Massachusetts	$126,010	4,780
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area	$125,970	40
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$125,920	190

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Electrical Engineers?

The national median annual salary for Electrical Engineers is $111,910, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Electrical Engineerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Electrical Engineerss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $186,920.

How much can an experienced Electrical Engineers make?

Top-earning Electrical Engineerss (90th percentile) make $175,460 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.