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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

$109,830
Average $109,830
Low $71,548
High $168,594

The average salary for a electrical engineer is $109,830 per year in the United States. 16.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Electrical Engineer job openings in United States

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Electrical and Controls Engine...
Owens Corning3.5out of 5 stars.
Tallmadge, OH
17 hours 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
    $124,157 per year
  3. Westminster, CO
    $121,497 per year
  4. Huntsville, AL
    $116,014 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $114,146 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 $131,344 per year

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Job openings
Average $79,092 per year