Electrical And Electronics Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does an Electrical And Electronics Engineering make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Electrical And Electronics Engineering in the United States is $98,329 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, an Electrical And Electronics Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,550
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,381 to $105,249
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,055
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $105,249 $8,771 $2,024 $51
Average $98,329 $8,194 $1,891 $47
25th Percentile $91,381 $7,615 $1,757 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Electrical And Electronics Engineering Salaries

An Electrical And Electronics Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Electrical And Electronics Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical And Electronics Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,773
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,333
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,029
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,300
  • Expert (over 8 years): $168,605
Levels Salary
Electrica... Level Electrical And Electronics Engineering$82,773
Electrica... Level Electrical And Electronics Engineering$100,333
Electrica... Level Electrical And Electronics Engineering$122,029
Electrica... Level Electrical And Electronics Engineering$145,300
Electrica... Level Electrical And Electronics Engineering$168,605
$82,773 0 yr
$100,333 < 2 yrs
$122,029 2-4 yrs
$145,300 5-8 yrs
$168,605 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Electrical And Electronics Engineerings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $124,022
  • San Francisco: $122,802
  • Oakland: $120,079

What Skills Can Increase an Electrical And Electronics Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.94% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • AutoCAD (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk, AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics controllers.
  • CAD (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer
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Analysis 7.94%
AutoCAD 3.23%
CAD 1.57%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Electrical And Electronics Engineering's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Electrical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $100,295
2%
Leadership
 $100,295
2%
Electrical Engineering
 $99,312
1%
Innovation
 $99,312
1%
Power Distribution
 $99,312
1%
Collaboration
 $99,312
1%
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How Education impacts an Electrical And Electronics Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electrical And Electronics Engineerings enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Electrical And Electronics Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree is between $91,997 and $96,015).

Electrical And Electronics Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 0.7%
Associates 1.2%
Bachelors 50.3%
Masters 44.4%
Doctorate 3.3%
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical And Electronics Engineering's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$91,381
Average $98,329/year
$105,249
$7,615
Average $8,194/month
$8,771
$1,757
Average $1,891/week
$2,024
$44
Average $47/hour
$51
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $105,249 $8,771 $2,024 $51
Average $98,329 $8,194 $1,891 $47
25th Percentile $91,381 $7,615 $1,757 $44

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Salary Trends for Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Salaries for an Electrical And Electronics Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $112,962 in 2023 to around $106,300 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrical And Electronics Engineering salary trends, .

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$112,962
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$110,213
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2024 $110,213
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