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Electrical Engineer Salary by State (2026)
How much does an Electrical Engineer make? The median Electrical Engineer salary in the US is about $118,932 per year (roughly $57.00 an hour), across 198,770 jobs (Electrical Engineers). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $87,360 in Montana to $158,520 in New Mexico. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median Electrical Engineer salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| New Mexico | $158,520 | 2,560 |
| California | $144,040 | 24,230 |
| District of Columbia | $143,000 | 330 |
| New Hampshire | $135,710 | 1,600 |
| Washington | $132,710 | 7,610 |
| Texas | $129,450 | 20,870 |
| Idaho | $129,340 | 1,000 |
| Massachusetts | $127,720 | 5,040 |
| Delaware | $126,970 | 660 |
| Alaska | $125,970 | 350 |
| Alabama | $125,630 | 4,600 |
| New Jersey | $125,370 | 2,940 |
| Oregon | $125,160 | 2,540 |
| Maryland | $125,150 | 4,650 |
| Louisiana | $123,710 | 990 |
| Colorado | $120,760 | 4,200 |
| Virginia | $119,030 | 7,260 |
| New York | $119,010 | 8,770 |
| Missouri | $118,670 | 2,410 |
| Maine | $114,620 | 1,150 |
| West Virginia | $113,420 | 500 |
| Wyoming | $111,740 | 280 |
| Vermont | $111,310 | 820 |
| Pennsylvania | $110,820 | 6,970 |
| North Dakota | $110,810 | 260 |
| North Carolina | $110,130 | 7,090 |
| Minnesota | $109,510 | 3,150 |
| Illinois | $107,860 | 5,460 |
| Oklahoma | $107,760 | 2,080 |
| Nevada | $107,400 | 1,100 |
| Nebraska | $107,260 | 1,060 |
| Hawaii | $106,350 | 1,080 |
| Michigan | $106,070 | 10,840 |
| Iowa | $105,820 | 1,280 |
| Utah | $105,720 | 1,680 |
| Mississippi | $104,990 | 1,130 |
| Florida | $104,780 | 9,220 |
| Tennessee | $104,450 | 2,830 |
| Connecticut | $104,160 | 2,930 |
| Indiana | $102,670 | 4,000 |
| Kansas | $102,630 | 2,100 |
| Ohio | $100,620 | 6,360 |
| Arizona | $100,550 | 5,370 |
| Wisconsin | $99,700 | 3,550 |
| South Dakota | $98,980 | 530 |
| Kentucky | $98,550 | 1,540 |
| South Carolina | $98,440 | 3,490 |
| Arkansas | $96,860 | 900 |
| Montana | $87,360 | 790 |
| Georgia | — | 5,950 |
| Rhode Island | — | 670 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an Electrical Engineer make?
- An Electrical Engineer makes a median of about $118,932 per year in the US (roughly $57.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $87,360 in Montana to $158,520 in New Mexico depending on the state.
- What is the average Electrical Engineer salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) Electrical Engineer salary in the US is about $118,932 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 198,770 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays Electrical Engineers the most?
- New Mexico has the highest median Electrical Engineer salary at $158,520 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays Electrical Engineers the least?
- Montana has the lowest median at $87,360 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Electrical Engineers, code 17-2071). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.