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electrical engineer: salary in United States

Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “electrical engineer” — by city, industry and in country comparison.

146,510 €

Median annual salary · 303 ads with stated salary

303

ads with stated salary

112,470 € – 176,540 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

303

ads with stated salary

112,470 € – 176,540 €

Range p25–p75

cities with data

countries with this role

By city

Median and range per city with n ≥ 30 — sorted by median.

City	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Costa Mesa, California, United States	31	155,610 € – 178,360 €	176,540 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

By industry

The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).

Industry	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Aerospace	58	112,430 € – 168,919 €	144,008 €
Defense	53	155,610 € – 193,830 €	176,540 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

In other countries

The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.

Country	n	Range p25 – p75	Median
Germany	103	53,973 € – 73,254 €	62,400 €
Netherlands	361	46,680 € – 63,120 €	55,200 €
Austria	160	44,800 € – 56,000 €	49,000 €
Singapore	149	32,640 € – 44,880 €	38,760 €

Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.

Frequently asked questions

What does a electrical engineer earn in United States?

The median across 303 active job ads with stated pay is €146,510 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €112,470–176,540.

Where does a electrical engineer get paid best?

Among cities with robust data, Costa Mesa, California, United States leads with a median of €176,540 (31 ads).

How comparable are the countries?

All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.

More insights: All salaries in United States · All countries · The global job market

Methodology. Data as of 08/24/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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