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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

$109,625
Average $109,625
Low $71,688
High $167,638

The average salary for a electrical engineer is $109,625 per year in the United States. 17k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Electrical Engineer job openings in United States

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Electrical Engineer
Salas O'Brien4.2out of 5 stars.
Pocatello, ID
$70,000 - $115,000 a year
50 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
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Polara Enterprises
 
$260,000per year
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Redwood Materials
 
$254,458per year
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HPE Juniper Networking
 
$252,525per year
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Jindal Steel & Power Ltd
 
$240,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Electrical Engineers near United States

  1. Brooklyn, NY
    $155,066 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $124,977 per year
  3. Westminster, CO
    $121,987 per year
  4. Huntsville, AL
    $116,793 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $114,656 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

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Average $131,110 per year

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Job openings
Average $78,637 per year