Electrical Engineers

Occupation

$111,910
National Median Salary
$53.80
Median Hourly Wage
188,790
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$74,670
$87,590
$111,910
$141,630
$175,460

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+22.4%
10 Year Change
$91,410
2014 Median
$111,910
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Electrical Engineers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Publishing Industries $166,190 1,030
Software Publishers $166,190 1,020
Ambulatory Health Care Services $157,770 30
Coal Mining $154,840 40
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing $146,850 1,920

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Top Paying States for Electrical Engineers

State Annual Median Employment
New Mexico $143,850 1,580
California $140,360 23,650
District of Columbia $138,860 520
New Hampshire $131,790 1,420
Washington $130,730 10,010

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Software Publishers Publishing Industries Ambulatory Health Care Services Coal Mining Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Oil and Gas Extraction Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services Mining (except Oil and Gas) Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying Natural Gas Distribution