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Electrical engineer salary in United States

How much does an Electrical Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$96,004
Average $96,004
Low $66,091
High $139,457
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a electrical engineer is $96,004 per year in the United States. 19.9k salaries reported, updated at October 1, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

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Top companies for Electrical Engineers in United States

  1. Engineering Resource Group
    4.7
    11 reviews66 salaries reported
    $106,024per year
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Highest paying cities for Electrical Engineers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $113,937 per year
    104 salaries reported
  2. San Diego, CA
    $107,260 per year
    175 salaries reported
  3. Jacksonville, FL
    $102,483 per year
    40 salaries reported
  1. Huntsville, AL
    $97,619 per year
    105 salaries reported
  2. St. Louis, MO
    $97,530 per year
    107 salaries reported
  3. Houston, TX
    $96,609 per year
    491 salaries reported
  1. Minneapolis, MN
    $96,274 per year
    86 salaries reported
  2. Austin, TX
    $95,039 per year
    99 salaries reported
  3. Orlando, FL
    $92,498 per year
    71 salaries reported
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Where can an Electrical Engineer earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Electrical Engineers

Top skills
Systems Analysis
+31.24%salary
Top fields of study
Architectural Engineering Degree
+19.18%salary
Top licenses
Professional Engineer
+12.17%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

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28 jobs47
696 jobs1,271
19 jobs25
130 jobs271
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Most common benefits for Electrical Engineers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Work from home
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 626 ratings

59% of Electrical Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Engineer

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Average $100,527 per year

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Common questions about salaries for an Electrical Engineer

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