Electrical Engineers salary in United States
The median electrical engineers salary is $120,630 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Electrical Engineers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.3% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Electrical Engineers salary FAQs
What is the average Electrical Engineers salary in United States?
The median Electrical Engineers salary in United States is $120,630 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of electrical engineerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Electrical Engineers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $76,550 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $184,300 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $120,630.
Do Electrical Engineers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is among the highest at $187,060, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Electrical Engineers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.