Electrical Engineer Salary
engineering · United States · 2025
National Median
$105,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$68k
Entry level
P25
$84k
Junior
P50
$105k
Median
P75
$130k
Senior
P90
$160k
Top earner
P10
$68,000
P50
$105,000
P90
$160,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $126,000 | $157,500 | $195,000 |
| New York, NY | $113,400 | $141,750 | $175,500 |
| Seattle, WA | $109,200 | $136,500 | $169,000 |
| Boston, MA | $105,000 | $131,250 | $162,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $100,800 | $126,000 | $156,000 |
| Austin, TX | $92,400 | $115,500 | $143,000 |
| Denver, CO | $92,400 | $115,500 | $143,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $88,200 | $110,250 | $136,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $84,000 | $105,000 | $130,000 |
| Miami, FL | $79,800 | $99,750 | $123,500 |
H-1B Average Wage
$102,900
DOL prevailing wage reference for Electrical Engineer
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$68,000 – $160,000
Interquartile Range$84,000 – $130,000
Top City (SF)$157,500
Industryengineering
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Electrical Engineer market data
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Market Median: $105,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$25,000
(+31.3%)
Target
$105,000
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