Electrical Engineer Salary (2026): How Much Do Electrical Engineers Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$118,932
Per Hour$57.18
Total Jobs$192,150
Highest Paying StateNew Mexico

Electrical Engineer Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1New Mexico$158,520▲ 33%$2,560
2California$144,040▲ 21%$24,230
3District of Columbia$143,000▲ 20%$330
4New Hampshire$135,710▲ 14%$1,600
5Washington$132,710▲ 12%$7,610
6Texas$129,450▲ 9%$20,870
7Idaho$129,340▲ 9%$1,000
8Massachusetts$127,720▲ 7%$5,040
9Delaware$126,970▲ 7%$660
10Alaska$125,970▲ 6%$350
11Alabama$125,630▲ 6%$4,600
12New Jersey$125,370▲ 5%$2,940
13Oregon$125,160▲ 5%$2,540
14Maryland$125,150▲ 5%$4,650
15Louisiana$123,710▲ 4%$990
16Colorado$120,760▲ 2%$4,200
17Virginia$119,030▲ 0%$7,260
18New York$119,010▲ 0%$8,770
19Missouri$118,670▲ 0%$2,410
20Maine$114,620▼ 4%$1,150
21West Virginia$113,420▼ 5%$500
22Wyoming$111,740▼ 6%$280
23Vermont$111,310▼ 6%$820
24Pennsylvania$110,820▼ 7%$6,970
25North Dakota$110,810▼ 7%$260
26North Carolina$110,130▼ 7%$7,090
27Minnesota$109,510▼ 8%$3,150
28Illinois$107,860▼ 9%$5,460
29Oklahoma$107,760▼ 9%$2,080
30Nevada$107,400▼ 10%$1,100
31Nebraska$107,260▼ 10%$1,060
32Hawaii$106,350▼ 11%$1,080
33Michigan$106,070▼ 11%$10,840
34Iowa$105,820▼ 11%$1,280
35Utah$105,720▼ 11%$1,680
36Mississippi$104,990▼ 12%$1,130
37Florida$104,780▼ 12%$9,220
38Tennessee$104,450▼ 12%$2,830
39Connecticut$104,160▼ 12%$2,930
40Indiana$102,670▼ 14%$4,000
41Kansas$102,630▼ 14%$2,100
42Ohio$100,620▼ 15%$6,360
43Arizona$100,550▼ 15%$5,370
44Wisconsin$99,700▼ 16%$3,550
45South Dakota$98,980▼ 17%$530
46Kentucky$98,550▼ 17%$1,540
47South Carolina$98,440▼ 17%$3,490
48Arkansas$96,860▼ 19%$900
49Montana$87,360▼ 27%$790

FAQ

How much does a Electrical Engineer make?

The national median annual salary for electrical engineers is $118,932, about $57.18 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays electrical engineers the most?

New Mexico tops the list at $158,520 per year.

What state pays electrical engineers the least?

Montana has the lowest median at $87,360.

How much does a Electrical Engineer make per hour?

At the national median, electrical engineers earn about $57.18 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most electrical engineers employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of electrical engineers include California.