Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs

Highest Salaries By City for Electrical Engineer Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Electrical Engineer Jobs

Highest Salaries By City Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Salaries By City 1. Fort Collins, Colorado 2. Palo Alto, California 3. Greenville, South Carolina 4. Alexandria, Virginia 5. Lexington, Massachusetts 6. Laurel, Maryland 7. Pasadena, California 8. Santa Clara, California 9. Mountain View, California 10. El Segundo, California 11. Fairfax, Virginia 12. Columbia, Maryland 13. Manassas, Virginia 14. Plano, Texas 15. Honolulu, Hawaii 16. Sacramento, California 17. San Diego, California 18. Washington, District of Columbia 19. San Francisco, California 20. Sunnyvale, California Top Cities by Popularity 1. Houston, Texas 2. San Diego, California 3. Chicago, Illinois 4. Dallas, Texas 5. Los Angeles, California 6. New York, New York 7. Austin, Texas

Electrical Engineering Salaries

Over the past several years, an increase in competition for electrical engineering jobs has stifled electrical engineering salaries for those entering the field. However, as the Electrical Engineering Salaries by Years of Experience chart illustrates, electrical engineering salaries remain relatively high. The chart also shows an exponential increase in electrical engineering salaries after just a few years of experience, suggesting that increased competition has mainly had an effect on electrical engineering salaries for those breaking into the field. And, it does appear as if competition for electrical engineering jobs will remain stiff. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment growth for electrical engineering jobs is expected to be slower than the average for most occupations. But, as engineers begin to retire and demand for electrical devices increases, along with the advancing technology used in electrical engineering, we could begin to see a gradual upward climb in employment growth for electrical engineers.

Electrical Engineering Salaries and Degree

In electrical engineering jobs, experience matters most, but a degree follows close behind. As companies look to replace retiring employees, priority will be given to those applicants with an educational background in electrical engineering who possess the knowledge to fill their predecessors' shoes. By earning a degree, not only will you increase your chance of landing a job, but you can also increase your electrical engineering salary potential. Take a look at the chart showing median Electrical Engineer Salary by Degree to see how electrical engineering salaries compare for those with a master's degree versus a bachelor's degree.

Government Engineering Salaries - Electrical Engineer

In times of low employment growth, many people look to the government for employment. Because of the diverse range of governmental institutions that are vital to creating a national infrastructure, the government has a steady demand for employees from most fields. Electrical engineers working for the government will often work to maintain and develop lighting systems, radar navigation systems, power generation, and transmission devices as they relate to government operated buildings, automobiles, and aircraft. The government also has a pretty good reputation for paying well. If you take a look at Electrical Engineering Salaries by Employer Type, you'll notice that government engineering salaries tend to be some of the highest for this profession.

To further your research, see how mechanical Engineering Starting Salaries compare with those for electrical engineers. And compare Government Engineering Salaries to other government positions.