Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for electronics engineers, except computers 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 $137,280 ≈ $66/hr
National median salary $130,220
Total employment 96,900 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +6.2%
Faster than average
Annual openings 5,700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 95,900 → 101,800 (+6,000)
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
- California$161,520
- District of Columbia$160,720
- New Jersey$154,750
- Maryland$153,500
- Massachusetts$151,960
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Iowa$87,480
- Wyoming$95,230
- Vermont$97,750
- South Dakota$98,210
- Wisconsin$100,230
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $161,520 | $160,520 | $78 | +17.7% | 20,830 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $160,720 | $157,040 | $77 | +17.1% | 400 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $154,750 | $158,730 | $74 | +12.7% | 1,820 |
| 4 | Maryland | $153,500 | $155,650 | $74 | +11.8% | 3,390 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $151,960 | $138,230 | $73 | +10.7% | 5,910 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $144,540 | $136,990 | $69 | +5.3% | 1,110 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $139,930 | $136,360 | $67 | +1.9% | 970 |
| 8 | Washington | $138,310 | $130,270 | $67 | +0.8% | 1,950 |
| 9 | Oregon | $137,830 | $124,400 | $66 | +0.4% | 1,730 |
| 10 | Texas | $137,760 | $132,220 | $66 | +0.3% | 9,520 |
| 11 | Maine | $133,060 | $127,490 | $64 | -3.1% | — |
| 12 | Illinois | $132,450 | $129,390 | $64 | -3.5% | 960 |
| 13 | Georgia | $131,550 | $123,010 | $63 | -4.2% | 2,630 |
| 14 | Colorado | $130,650 | $127,010 | $63 | -4.8% | 6,080 |
| 15 | Utah | $130,050 | $128,430 | $63 | -5.3% | 1,570 |
| 16 | Missouri | $126,790 | $117,630 | $61 | -7.6% | 740 |
| 17 | Alabama | $126,500 | $120,720 | $61 | -7.9% | 1,940 |
| 18 | Virginia | $126,230 | $119,990 | $61 | -8% | 3,280 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $126,190 | $126,690 | $61 | -8.1% | 310 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $124,670 | $115,920 | $60 | -9.2% | 2,090 |
| 21 | Arizona | $124,530 | $118,120 | $60 | -9.3% | 2,100 |
| 22 | New York | $123,850 | $119,180 | $60 | -9.8% | 2,220 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $123,840 | $112,390 | $60 | -9.8% | 1,200 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $123,490 | $122,920 | $59 | -10% | 740 |
| 25 | Florida | $123,100 | $116,860 | $59 | -10.3% | 5,280 |
| 26 | Michigan | $123,090 | $127,200 | $59 | -10.3% | 2,960 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $122,670 | $121,260 | $59 | -10.6% | 1,440 |
| 28 | Ohio | $121,450 | $118,830 | $58 | -11.5% | 3,240 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $118,400 | $106,040 | $57 | -13.8% | 1,130 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $117,570 | $113,720 | $57 | -14.4% | 1,030 |
| 31 | Alaska | $117,490 | $106,810 | $56 | -14.4% | 180 |
| 32 | Indiana | $117,240 | $112,200 | $56 | -14.6% | 1,420 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $116,900 | $105,190 | $56 | -14.8% | 320 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $115,560 | $104,860 | $56 | -15.8% | 50 |
| 35 | Nevada | $115,540 | $116,180 | $56 | -15.8% | 360 |
| 36 | Idaho | $114,080 | $102,770 | $55 | -16.9% | 500 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $113,360 | $100,390 | $55 | -17.4% | 450 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $111,650 | $112,400 | $54 | -18.7% | 160 |
| 39 | Kansas | $111,250 | $103,740 | $53 | -19% | 770 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $110,350 | $109,120 | $53 | -19.6% | 1,410 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $109,080 | $120,170 | $52 | -20.5% | 90 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $106,450 | $109,830 | $51 | -22.5% | 150 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $105,520 | $101,860 | $51 | -23.1% | 860 |
| 44 | Montana | $104,690 | $93,380 | $50 | -23.7% | 140 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $102,170 | $91,140 | $49 | -25.6% | 250 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $100,230 | $93,710 | $48 | -27% | 360 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $98,210 | $84,150 | $47 | -28.5% | 190 |
| 48 | Vermont | $97,750 | $86,180 | $47 | -28.8% | 70 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $95,230 | $95,910 | $46 | -30.6% | 110 |
| 50 | Iowa | $87,480 | $81,330 | $42 | -36.3% | 350 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 193 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $194,370 | $187,710 | 5,970 |
| 2 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $182,840 | $178,240 | 30 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $172,290 | $160,490 | 290 |
| 4 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $162,960 | $152,610 | 1,960 |
| 5 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $162,800 | $143,210 | 510 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $162,440 | $168,490 | 2,000 |
| 7 | Lexington Park, MD | $156,750 | $152,340 | 580 |
| 8 | Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $156,750 | $159,840 | 150 |
| 9 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $156,520 | $153,070 | 1,880 |
| 10 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $156,480 | $155,740 | 3,450 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing electronics engineers, except computers (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $168,110 | $168,790 | 9,410 |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $168,110 | $168,790 | 9,410 |
| 3 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $156,830 | $151,580 | 170 |
| 4 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $148,750 | $155,550 | 5,500 |
| 5 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $146,700 | $151,930 | 13,560 |
| 6 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $141,100 | $145,480 | 140 |
| 7 | Temporary Help Services | $138,150 | $142,380 | 470 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $137,580 | $148,370 | 2,940 |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $137,580 | $148,370 | 2,940 |
| 10 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $137,580 | $148,370 | 2,940 |
| 11 | Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $137,570 | $145,590 | 40 |
| 12 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $137,380 | $147,540 | 22,120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do electronics engineers, except computer make in the U.S.?
The median electronics engineers, except computer salary in the United States is $130,220 per year (mean $137,280), and about 80% earn between $81,840 and $206,960.
How much do electronics engineers, except computer make per hour?
Roughly $66 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $137,280 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays electronics engineers, except computer the most?
California has the highest average pay for electronics engineers, except computer at $161,520 per year (median $160,520).
What is the job outlook for electronics engineers, except computer?
Employment is projected to change +6.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 5,700 openings per year.
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