Electrical Engineer Salary
Updated: 25 May 2012
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| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $33K | $66K | $99K |
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| Salary | $48,992 - $94,172 |
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| Bonus | $103.57 - $9,829 |
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| Profit Sharing | $573 - $8,342 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $46,740 - $96,725 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 25 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 6,407 |
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Companies and Industries for
Electrical Engineer
Salaries
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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| The Boeing Company | $58,575 - $135,848 |
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| Northrop Grumman Corporation | $60,669 - $120,226 |
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| Lockheed Martin Corp | $56,829 - $86,646 |
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| Intel Corporation | $60,179 - $145,500 |
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| General Electric (GE) Energy | $54,000 - $79,900 |
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| Engineering Consulting | $48,544 - $95,388 |
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| Aerospace and Defense | $50,906 - $103,675 |
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| Energy / Utilities | $52,401 - $100,654 |
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| Electrical Distribution, Control, Power Management | $49,983 - $95,810 |
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| Commercial Aircraft, Military, and Space Systems | $50,881 - $104,179 |
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Key Statistics for
Electrical Engineer
Salaries and Jobs
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Female
9%
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Male
91%
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| Salary: | $57,885 - $76,217 | |
$56,505 - $78,145
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| Bachelor's Degree | $48,313 - $86,180 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Electrical Engineering (EE) | $48,986 - $85,673 |
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| Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE), Electrical Engineering (EE) | $48,055 - $85,078 |
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| Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering (EE) | $55,377 - $92,370 |
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| Master of Engineering (MEng / ME), Electrical Engineering (EE) | $51,542 - $96,871 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
90% |
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Dental:
78% |
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Vision:
61% |
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None:
8% |
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Career Path for
Electrical Engineer
Jobs
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range
$46,740 - $96,725
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range
$46,740 - $96,725
Salary Map for
Electrical Engineer
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Electrical Engineer Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Electrical Engineer Jobs
Mountain View, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$38,621 - $134,457
#1 Highest Paying Location
Lexington, Massachusetts (MA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$69,926 - $128,936
#2 Highest Paying Location
Greenville, South Carolina (SC)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$55,519 - $116,467
#3 Highest Paying Location
Santa Clara, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$52,390 - $119,331
#4 Highest Paying Location
Pasadena, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$59,392 - $98,988
#5 Highest Paying Location
Fort Collins, Colorado (CO)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$58,175 - $118,469
#6 Highest Paying Location
El Segundo, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$64,042 - $111,504
#7 Highest Paying Location
Laurel, Maryland (MD)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$64,170 - $103,353
#8 Highest Paying Location
Fairfax, Virginia (VA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$49,665 - $130,815
#9 Highest Paying Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana (LA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$50,167 - $97,890
#10 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$51,711 - $101,115
#11 Highest Paying Location
Plano, Texas (TX)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$54,795 - $88,892
#12 Highest Paying Location
Palo Alto, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$60,043 - $115,771
#13 Highest Paying Location
St. Paul, Minnesota (MN)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$62,288 - $105,000
#14 Highest Paying Location
Sunnyvale, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$54,953 - $118,498
#15 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$48,200 - $98,784
#16 Highest Paying Location
Sacramento, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$50,167 - $92,738
#17 Highest Paying Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$46,481 - $103,584
#18 Highest Paying Location
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$51,173 - $101,276
#19 Highest Paying Location
Columbia, Maryland (MD)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$51,521 - $111,502
#20 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$50,601 - $99,433
#1 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$50,190 - $95,592
#2 Most Popular Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$46,481 - $103,584
#3 Most Popular Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$50,259 - $102,234
#4 Most Popular Location
New York, New York (NY)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$35,234 - $101,266
#5 Most Popular Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$48,200 - $98,784
#6 Most Popular Location
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Electrical Engineer
Salary Range:
$45,456 - $88,641
#7 Most Popular Location
Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use utilizing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
FAQs on Salaries for
Electrical Engineer
Jobs
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.
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Electrical Engineer
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