Electrical Engineers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for electrical engineerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $125,100 ≈ $60/hr
National median salary $120,630
Total employment 198,750 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +7.2%
Faster than average
Annual openings 11,700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 192,000 → 205,700 (+13,800)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Mexico$155,400
- California$151,180
- District of Columbia$142,760
- New Hampshire$142,360
- Washington$136,970
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Montana$98,930
- Kentucky$99,530
- Arkansas$99,960
- South Dakota$102,770
- Wisconsin$103,550
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $155,400 | $158,520 | $75 | +24.2% | 2,560 |
| 2 | California | $151,180 | $144,040 | $73 | +20.8% | 24,230 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $142,760 | $143,000 | $69 | +14.1% | 330 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $142,360 | $135,710 | $68 | +13.8% | 1,600 |
| 5 | Washington | $136,970 | $132,710 | $66 | +9.5% | 7,610 |
| 6 | Texas | $135,580 | $129,450 | $65 | +8.4% | 20,870 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $130,190 | $127,720 | $63 | +4.1% | 5,040 |
| 8 | Maryland | $129,390 | $125,150 | $62 | +3.4% | 4,650 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $126,990 | $125,370 | $61 | +1.5% | 2,940 |
| 10 | Colorado | $126,480 | $120,760 | $61 | +1.1% | 4,200 |
| 11 | Alabama | $126,380 | $125,630 | $61 | +1% | 4,600 |
| 12 | Idaho | $126,200 | $129,340 | $61 | +0.9% | 1,000 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $124,290 | $123,710 | $60 | -0.6% | 990 |
| 14 | Oregon | $124,140 | $125,160 | $60 | -0.8% | 2,540 |
| 15 | Virginia | $123,830 | $119,030 | $60 | -1% | 7,260 |
| 16 | Delaware | $122,850 | $126,970 | $59 | -1.8% | 660 |
| 17 | Missouri | $122,690 | $118,670 | $59 | -1.9% | 2,410 |
| 18 | Alaska | $122,500 | $125,970 | $59 | -2.1% | 350 |
| 19 | Vermont | $122,250 | $111,310 | $59 | -2.3% | 820 |
| 20 | New York | $122,140 | $119,010 | $59 | -2.4% | 8,770 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $121,380 | $110,130 | $58 | -3% | 7,090 |
| 22 | Utah | $118,630 | $105,720 | $57 | -5.2% | 1,680 |
| 23 | Maine | $118,510 | $114,620 | $57 | -5.3% | 1,150 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $118,440 | $107,760 | $57 | -5.3% | 2,080 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $118,310 | $110,820 | $57 | -5.4% | 6,970 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $118,190 | $109,510 | $57 | -5.5% | 3,150 |
| 27 | Nevada | $115,770 | $107,400 | $56 | -7.5% | 1,100 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $114,730 | $104,160 | $55 | -8.3% | 2,930 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $114,680 | $104,450 | $55 | -8.3% | 2,830 |
| 30 | Illinois | $114,640 | $107,860 | $55 | -8.4% | 5,460 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $114,260 | $113,420 | $55 | -8.7% | 500 |
| 32 | Arizona | $113,710 | $100,550 | $55 | -9.1% | 5,370 |
| 33 | Iowa | $113,330 | $105,820 | $54 | -9.4% | 1,280 |
| 34 | Michigan | $112,740 | $106,070 | $54 | -9.9% | 10,840 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $112,380 | $110,810 | $54 | -10.2% | 260 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $111,490 | $111,740 | $54 | -10.9% | 280 |
| 37 | Florida | $111,430 | $104,780 | $54 | -10.9% | 9,220 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $111,270 | $106,350 | $54 | -11.1% | 1,080 |
| 39 | Kansas | $110,860 | $102,630 | $53 | -11.4% | 2,100 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $108,700 | $104,990 | $52 | -13.1% | 1,130 |
| 41 | Indiana | $107,710 | $102,670 | $52 | -13.9% | 4,000 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $107,140 | $107,260 | $52 | -14.4% | 1,060 |
| 43 | Ohio | $106,150 | $100,620 | $51 | -15.1% | 6,360 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $104,580 | $98,440 | $50 | -16.4% | 3,490 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $103,550 | $99,700 | $50 | -17.2% | 3,550 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $102,770 | $98,980 | $49 | -17.8% | 530 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $99,960 | $96,860 | $48 | -20.1% | 900 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $99,530 | $98,550 | $48 | -20.4% | 1,540 |
| 49 | Montana | $98,930 | $87,360 | $48 | -20.9% | 790 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 436 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $187,060 | $189,370 | 4,160 |
| 2 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $167,010 | $139,010 | 50 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $166,030 | $162,170 | 2,470 |
| 4 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $164,880 | $148,660 | 100 |
| 5 | Albuquerque, NM | $163,720 | $158,230 | 1,280 |
| 6 | Vallejo, CA | $160,060 | $144,580 | 150 |
| 7 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $159,360 | $149,130 | 1,050 |
| 8 | North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $154,820 | $139,060 | 40 |
| 9 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $145,360 | $157,930 | 4,070 |
| 10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $140,210 | $145,630 | 4,930 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing electrical engineerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $237,660 | $190,640 | 40 |
| 2 | Software Publishers | $170,340 | $186,800 | 840 |
| 3 | Publishing Industries | $169,540 | $185,570 | 860 |
| 4 | Sector 51 - Information | $165,890 | $165,200 | 3,220 |
| 5 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $163,810 | $172,280 | 440 |
| 6 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $163,810 | $172,280 | 440 |
| 7 | Office Administrative Services | $155,490 | $139,060 | — |
| 8 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $154,970 | $152,780 | 50 |
| 9 | Natural Gas Distribution | $153,150 | $146,060 | 1,910 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $150,240 | $154,830 | 110 |
| 11 | Coal Mining | $144,070 | $145,630 | 30 |
| 12 | Other Electric Power Generation | $142,920 | $139,730 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do electrical engineers make in the U.S.?
The median electrical engineers salary in the United States is $120,630 per year (mean $125,100), and about 80% earn between $76,550 and $184,300.
How much do electrical engineers make per hour?
Roughly $60 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $125,100 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays electrical engineers the most?
New Mexico has the highest average pay for electrical engineers at $155,400 per year (median $158,520).
What is the job outlook for electrical engineers?
Employment is projected to change +7.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 11,700 openings per year.
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