Salary Guide
Electrical Engineer Salary in United States
Based on 354,509 job listings - 2026
-12.1% vs 2025Average salary
$102,800 - $122,333
Median salary
$102,800 - $122,333
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$66K
25th percentile$83K
Median$103K
75th percentile$122K
90th percentile$141K
50% of professionals earn between $83,100 - $122,333 USD
The median salary is $102,800
Top cities
Houston5,866 job openings
Tucson5,355 job openings
Austin4,423 job openings
Phoenix4,323 job openings
New York3,724 job openings
San Francisco3,431 job openings
Denver3,303 job openings
Los Angeles3,256 job openings
Chicago3,075 job openings
San Diego2,953 job openings
Atlanta2,604 job openings
Dallas2,604 job openings
Huntsville2,513 job openings
Seattle2,489 job openings
Charlotte2,294 job openings
Orlando2,145 job openings
Boston1,854 job openings
Irvine1,761 job openings
Eastern1,737 job openings
Raleigh1,734 job openings
San Jose1,646 job openings
Costa Mesa1,642 job openings
Minneapolis1,524 job openings
Columbus1,423 job openings
Kansas City1,383 job openings
Tewksbury1,269 job openings
Greenville1,238 job openings
Tampa1,236 job openings
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The average salary for a Electrical Engineer in United States is USD 102,800 - USD 122,333 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 112,567 per year, based on 354,509 active job listings.
The cities with the most Electrical Engineer job opportunities in United States are Houston, Tucson, Austin, Phoenix, New York. Houston leads with 5,866 job openings.
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