Electrical Engineers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for electrical engineers in the U.S. is $120,630 ($58.00 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $120,630
- Mean annual wage
- $125,100
- Median hourly wage
- $58.00
- Employment
- 198,750
198,750 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,550 | $36.80 |
| 25th percentile | $92,830 | $44.63 |
| Median (50th) | $120,630 | $58.00 |
| 75th percentile | $152,950 | $73.53 |
| 90th percentile | $184,300 | $88.61 |
Highest-paying states for electrical engineers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $158,520 | 2,560 |
| California | $144,040 | 24,230 |
| District of Columbia | $143,000 | 330 |
| New Hampshire | $135,710 | 1,600 |
| Washington | $132,710 | 7,610 |
| Texas | $129,450 | 20,870 |
| Idaho | $129,340 | 1,000 |
| Massachusetts | $127,720 | 5,040 |
| Delaware | $126,970 | 660 |
| Alaska | $125,970 | 350 |
Lowest-paying states
- Montana: $87,360 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $96,860 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $98,440 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $98,550 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $98,980 median annual wage
About this occupation
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Typical tasks
- Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.
- Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
- Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
- Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
- Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.
- Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 5.4% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 51.4% |
| Master's degree | 26.8% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 5.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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