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).

Typical Salary (Median)
$111,910
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$120,980
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
188,790
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 172071

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)

10th Percentile
$74,670
25th Percentile
$87,590
75th Percentile
$141,630
90th Percentile
$175,460

Top Industries

Industries with the most Electrical Engineers positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
188,790
$120,980 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
177,930
$121,030 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
63,300
$121,940 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
63,300
$121,940 avg
5
Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing
57,830
$120,060 avg

Work Environment

Office Lab

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.

Related Skills & Keywords

electrical engineer EE power engineer

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.