Senior Electronics Design Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Electronics Design Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer in the United States is $84,284 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Senior Electronics Design Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,380
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,423 to $91,663
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,266
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Senior Electronics Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,663 $7,639 $1,763 $44
Average $84,284 $7,024 $1,621 $41
25th Percentile $76,423 $6,369 $1,470 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Electronics Design Engineer Salaries

A Senior Electronics Design Engineer'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 Do Senior Electronics Design Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Electronics Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $93,320.
  • California: $92,966.
  • Massachusetts: $91,727.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Electronics Design Engineers

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: $106,308
  • San Francisco: $105,263
  • Oakland: $102,928

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Electronics Design Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Consulting (Mentioned in 3.9% Job Postings): Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
  • System Design (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): Systems design is the process of defining elements of a system like modules, architecture, components and their interfaces and data for a system based on the specified requirements.
  • Electrical Codes (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Following a set of rules and regulations to install and repair electrical fixtures to minimize the risk of electric shock, fires, or explosion.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Consulting 3.9%
System Design 2.53%
Electrical Codes 1.54%
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 a Senior Electronics Design Engineer's salary.
  • Electrical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Electrical Engineering
 $88,499
5%
Analysis
 $87,656
4%
Written Communication
 $86,813
3%
Leadership
 $85,970
2%
Planning
 $85,970
2%
Collaboration
 $85,127
1%
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How Education impacts a Senior Electronics Design Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Electronics Design Engineers enter the field with a Associate'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 a Senior Electronics Design Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $79,612 and $85,084).

Senior Electronics Design Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Electronics Design Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 31.4%
Associates 39.2%
Bachelors 23.5%
Masters 3.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Senior Electronics Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Electronics Design Engineer'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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$76,423
Average $84,284/year
$91,663
$6,369
Average $7,024/month
$7,639
$1,470
Average $1,621/week
$1,763
$37
Average $41/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $91,663 $7,639 $1,763 $44
Average $84,284 $7,024 $1,621 $41
25th Percentile $76,423 $6,369 $1,470 $37

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Salary Trends for Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Salaries for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,263 in 2023 to around $84,700 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Electronics Design Engineer salary trends, .

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