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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.
142,324 €
Median annual salary · 314 ads with stated salary
314
ads with stated salary
111,677 € – 166,302 €
Range p25–p75
0
cities with data
4
countries with this role
By industry
The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).
| Industry | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry & Manufacturing | 151 | 115,798 € – 177,450 € | 144,690 € |
| Software, IT & Telecommunications | 67 | 134,908 € – 175,974 € | 154,700 € |
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 | 166 | 54,250 € – 75,380 € | 65,255 € |
| Netherlands | 826 | 49,200 € – 63,600 € | 56,250 € |
| Austria | 222 | 44,800 € – 58,800 € | 49,000 € |
| Singapore | 181 | 34,680 € – 48,144 € | 40,800 € |
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 314 active job ads with stated pay is €142,324 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €111,677–166,302.
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.
Methodology. Data as of 10/07/2026, 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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