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Electrical engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$110,091
Average $110,091
Low $71,595
High $169,286

The average salary for a electrical engineer is $110,091 per year in the United States. 17k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Electrical Engineer job openings in United States

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Electrical Engineer/Systems In...
Industrial Automation Systems, Inc
Metairie, LA
$25 - $45 an hour
Full-time
56 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Electrical Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Regal Staffing Services
 
$291,200per year
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tms
 
$275,002per year
Polara Enterprises
 
$260,000per year
Redwood Materials
 
$254,458per year
HPE Juniper Networking
 
$252,525per year
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd
 
$240,000per year

Highest paying cities for Electrical Engineers near United States

  1. Brooklyn, NY
    $155,066 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $124,606 per year
  3. Westminster, CO
    $123,319 per year
  4. Eunice, NM
    $119,516 per year
  5. Huntsville, AL
    $116,353 per year

Where can an Electrical Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Electrical Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Electrical Engineer get paid in United States?

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job openings
Average $131,299 per year

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Job openings
Average $78,870 per year