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Pay scales steeply with tenure for Electrical Engineers. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $83,100 | $65,300 | $105,400 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $103,300 | $81,200 | $131,000 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $118,800 | $93,400 | $150,600 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $142,500 | $112,000 | $180,700 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $161,500 | $127,000 | $204,800 |
Top 10 states by median Electrical Engineer salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $166,300 | $126,400 | $216,300 | +40% |
| Washington DC | $166,300 | $126,400 | $216,300 | +40% |
| New York | $158,000 | $120,100 | $205,400 | +33% |
| Washington | $154,500 | $117,400 | $200,800 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $149,700 | $113,800 | $194,600 | +26% |
| Connecticut | $143,800 | $109,300 | $186,900 | +21% |
| Maryland | $142,600 | $108,400 | $185,400 | +20% |
| Massachusetts | $142,600 | $108,400 | $185,400 | +20% |
| Colorado | $139,000 | $105,700 | $180,700 | +17% |
| Texas | $136,600 | $103,800 | $177,600 | +15% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $101,000 | $76,800 | $131,300 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $99,800 | $75,900 | $129,800 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $99,800 | $75,900 | $129,800 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $99,800 | $75,900 | $129,800 | -16% |
| Alabama | $98,600 | $75,000 | $128,200 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $98,600 | $75,000 | $128,200 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $95,100 | $72,200 | $123,600 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $95,100 | $72,200 | $123,600 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $92,700 | $70,400 | $120,500 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $92,700 | $70,400 | $120,500 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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