Electrical Engineers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for electrical engineers in the United States was $120,630 ($58.00 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,550 | $36.80 |
| 25th | $92,830 | $44.63 |
| Median | $120,630 | $58.00 |
| 75th | $152,950 | $73.53 |
| 90th | $184,300 | $88.61 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 17-2071
- Total U.S. employment: 198,750
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
With approximately 198,750 electrical engineers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Electrical Engineers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $125,630 | $60.40 | +4.1% | 4,600 |
| Alaska | $125,970 | $60.56 | +4.4% | 350 |
| Arizona | $100,550 | $48.34 | -16.6% | 5,370 |
| Arkansas | $96,860 | $46.57 | -19.7% | 900 |
| California | $144,040 | $69.25 | +19.4% | 24,230 |
| Colorado | $120,760 | $58.06 | +0.1% | 4,200 |
| Connecticut | $104,160 | $50.08 | -13.7% | 2,930 |
| Delaware | $126,970 | $61.04 | +5.3% | 660 |
| District of Columbia | $143,000 | $68.75 | +18.5% | 330 |
| Florida | $104,780 | $50.38 | -13.1% | 9,220 |
| Georgia | — | — | — | 5,950 |
| Hawaii | $106,350 | $51.13 | -11.8% | 1,080 |
| Idaho | $129,340 | $62.18 | +7.2% | 1,000 |
| Illinois | $107,860 | $51.85 | -10.6% | 5,460 |
| Indiana | $102,670 | $49.36 | -14.9% | 4,000 |
| Iowa | $105,820 | $50.87 | -12.3% | 1,280 |
| Kansas | $102,630 | $49.34 | -14.9% | 2,100 |
| Kentucky | $98,550 | $47.38 | -18.3% | 1,540 |
| Louisiana | $123,710 | $59.48 | +2.6% | 990 |
| Maine | $114,620 | $55.11 | -5.0% | 1,150 |
| Maryland | $125,150 | $60.17 | +3.7% | 4,650 |
| Massachusetts | $127,720 | $61.40 | +5.9% | 5,040 |
| Michigan | $106,070 | $51.00 | -12.1% | 10,840 |
| Minnesota | $109,510 | $52.65 | -9.2% | 3,150 |
| Mississippi | $104,990 | $50.48 | -13.0% | 1,130 |
| Missouri | $118,670 | $57.06 | -1.6% | 2,410 |
| Montana | $87,360 | $42.00 | -27.6% | 790 |
| Nebraska | $107,260 | $51.57 | -11.1% | 1,060 |
| Nevada | $107,400 | $51.64 | -11.0% | 1,100 |
| New Hampshire | $135,710 | $65.25 | +12.5% | 1,600 |
| New Jersey | $125,370 | $60.27 | +3.9% | 2,940 |
| New Mexico | $158,520 | $76.21 | +31.4% | 2,560 |
| New York | $119,010 | $57.22 | -1.3% | 8,770 |
| North Carolina | $110,130 | $52.95 | -8.7% | 7,090 |
| North Dakota | $110,810 | $53.28 | -8.1% | 260 |
| Ohio | $100,620 | $48.38 | -16.6% | 6,360 |
| Oklahoma | $107,760 | $51.81 | -10.7% | 2,080 |
| Oregon | $125,160 | $60.17 | +3.8% | 2,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $110,820 | $53.28 | -8.1% | 6,970 |
| Rhode Island | — | — | — | 670 |
| South Carolina | $98,440 | $47.33 | -18.4% | 3,490 |
| South Dakota | $98,980 | $47.59 | -17.9% | 530 |
| Tennessee | $104,450 | $50.21 | -13.4% | 2,830 |
| Texas | $129,450 | $62.24 | +7.3% | 20,870 |
| Utah | $105,720 | $50.83 | -12.4% | 1,680 |
| Vermont | $111,310 | $53.51 | -7.7% | 820 |
| Virginia | $119,030 | $57.23 | -1.3% | 7,260 |
| Washington | $132,710 | $63.81 | +10.0% | 7,610 |
| West Virginia | $113,420 | $54.53 | -6.0% | 500 |
| Wisconsin | $99,700 | $47.93 | -17.4% | 3,550 |
| Wyoming | $111,740 | $53.72 | -7.4% | 280 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for electrical engineers?
The median annual wage for electrical engineers is $120,630 ($58.00 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays electrical engineers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many electrical engineers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 198,750 electrical engineers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do electrical engineers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $58.00. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.