Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineering • Engineering Careers
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Excludes "Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).
Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Electrical Engineers earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.
Salary Distribution
National salary ranges for Electrical Engineers (2024)
Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas
Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Electrical Engineers
Top Industries
Industries with the most Electrical Engineers positions
Work Environment
Career Overview
💼 About This Career
Electrical Engineers professionals work in engineering careers, specifically in electrical engineering. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $111,910.
📊 Job Market Outlook
The job growth outlook for Electrical Engineers is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 188,790 people employed in this occupation nationwide.
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.