Electrical Engineer Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Electrical Engineers in the United States.
Median Salary
$111,910
Mean Salary
$120,980
Employment
188,790
Category
Architecture and Engineering
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $74,670 | $6,223 | $36 |
| 25th | $91,240 | $7,603 | $44 |
| 50th (Median) | $111,910 | $9,326 | $54 |
| 75th | $140,680 | $11,723 | $68 |
| 90th (Senior) | $175,460 | $14,622 | $84 |
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $128,696 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,530 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,339 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $116,386 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $109,672 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $117,506 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $132,054 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $127,577 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $118,625 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $129,816 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $114,148 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $115,267 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $113,029 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $117,506 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $110,791 | -1% |
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About Electrical Engineer Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Electrical Engineers in the United States is $111,910, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Electrical Engineers earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Electrical Engineers earn around $74,670, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $175,460 or more. There are approximately 188,790 Electrical Engineers employed across the country in the Architecture and Engineering sector.