Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Occupation

$118,780
National Median Salary
$57.11
Median Hourly Wage
282,740
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$76,190
$92,390
$118,780
$150,530
$181,390

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+27.4%
10 Year Change
$93,260
2014 Median
$118,780
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Scheduled Air Transportation $167,080 30
Air Transportation $167,080 30
Software Publishers $164,560 1,290
Publishing Industries $164,560 1,300
Ambulatory Health Care Services $157,440 50

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Detailed Electrical and Electronics Engineers Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Electrical Engineers $111,910
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $127,590

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Air Transportation Scheduled Air Transportation Software Publishers Publishing Industries Ambulatory Health Care Services Coal Mining Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Scientific Research and Development Services Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing