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Electrical Engineers

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Electrical Engineers

National Avg Annual Salary

$120,980

National Avg Hourly Wage

$58.16

National Total Employment

188,790

Top Metro Avg Salary

$189,040

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $148,390.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 23,650 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $189,040.

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Largest Metro Market

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a broad labor footprint with 7,870 jobs.

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Top States for Electrical Engineers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $148,390 23,650 Open
New Mexico NM $144,120 1,580 Open
New Hampshire NH $138,430 1,420 Open
District of Columbia DC $138,380 520 Open
Idaho ID $132,910 920 Open
Massachusetts MA $132,220 4,780 Open
Washington WA $130,870 10,010 Open
Iowa IA $126,950 1,250 Open
Maryland MD $126,270 4,380 Open
Virginia VA $124,080 5,990 Open