Electrical Engineers Salary by State
The national median pay for electrical engineers is $120,630 a year. By state, it ranges from $87,360 in Montana to $158,520 in New Mexico.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $76,550
- 25th percentile
- $92,830
- Median
- $120,630
- 75th percentile
- $152,950
- Top 10%
- $184,300
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 198,750 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $158,520 | +31% | $102,880 | $202,680 | 2,560 |
| 2 | California | $144,040 | +19% | $81,840 | $217,760 | 24,230 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $143,000 | +19% | $87,450 | $195,190 | 330 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $135,710 | +13% | $92,700 | $202,790 | 1,600 |
| 5 | Washington | $132,710 | +10% | $85,540 | $185,690 | 7,610 |
| 6 | Texas | $129,450 | +7% | $76,120 | $210,160 | 20,870 |
| 7 | Idaho | $129,340 | +7% | $77,070 | $165,410 | 1,000 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $127,720 | +6% | $78,140 | $176,470 | 5,040 |
| 9 | Delaware | $126,970 | +5% | $83,600 | $152,060 | 660 |
| 10 | Alaska | $125,970 | +4% | $82,360 | $177,110 | 350 |
| 11 | Alabama | $125,630 | +4% | $77,840 | $180,220 | 4,600 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $125,370 | +4% | $80,630 | $174,450 | 2,940 |
| 13 | Oregon | $125,160 | +4% | $83,500 | $166,240 | 2,540 |
| 14 | Maryland | $125,150 | +4% | $76,650 | $194,810 | 4,650 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $123,710 | +3% | $77,210 | $178,330 | 990 |
| 16 | Colorado | $120,760 | 0% | $81,720 | $177,310 | 4,200 |
| 17 | Virginia | $119,030 | −1% | $80,320 | $173,400 | 7,260 |
| 18 | New York | $119,010 | −1% | $74,870 | $168,820 | 8,770 |
| 19 | Missouri | $118,670 | −2% | $77,620 | $166,710 | 2,410 |
| 20 | Maine | $114,620 | −5% | $78,930 | $161,230 | 1,150 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $113,420 | −6% | $76,830 | $156,250 | 500 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $111,740 | −7% | $60,760 | $146,990 | 280 |
| 23 | Vermont | $111,310 | −8% | $81,040 | $175,710 | 820 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $110,820 | −8% | $77,650 | $167,260 | 6,970 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $110,810 | −8% | $77,350 | $155,520 | 260 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $110,130 | −9% | $66,800 | $203,490 | 7,090 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $109,510 | −9% | $78,750 | $167,030 | 3,150 |
| 28 | Illinois | $107,860 | −11% | $75,470 | $164,290 | 5,460 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $107,760 | −11% | $74,060 | $187,140 | 2,080 |
| 30 | Nevada | $107,400 | −11% | $77,000 | $167,330 | 1,100 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $107,260 | −11% | $66,820 | $135,270 | 1,060 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $106,350 | −12% | $73,890 | $156,580 | 1,080 |
| 33 | Michigan | $106,070 | −12% | $75,880 | $159,090 | 10,840 |
| 34 | Iowa | $105,820 | −12% | $76,720 | $155,460 | 1,280 |
| 35 | Utah | $105,720 | −12% | $77,100 | $171,580 | 1,680 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $104,990 | −13% | $60,130 | $156,140 | 1,130 |
| 37 | Florida | $104,780 | −13% | $65,090 | $164,210 | 9,220 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $104,450 | −13% | $73,850 | $166,210 | 2,830 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $104,160 | −14% | $82,300 | $162,290 | 2,930 |
| 40 | Indiana | $102,670 | −15% | $69,290 | $152,480 | 4,000 |
| 41 | Kansas | $102,630 | −15% | $72,230 | $159,650 | 2,100 |
| 42 | Ohio | $100,620 | −17% | $72,690 | $149,390 | 6,360 |
| 43 | Arizona | $100,550 | −17% | $75,560 | $165,510 | 5,370 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $99,700 | −17% | $74,850 | $132,990 | 3,550 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $98,980 | −18% | $69,580 | $138,210 | 530 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $98,550 | −18% | $63,270 | $138,460 | 1,540 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $98,440 | −18% | $69,260 | $156,330 | 3,490 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $96,860 | −20% | $67,920 | $136,770 | 900 |
| 49 | Montana | $87,360 | −28% | $72,910 | $133,180 | 790 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Electrical Engineers salary questions
Which state pays electrical engineers the most?
New Mexico, with a median of $158,520 a year (+31% vs. the national median of $120,630). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays electrical engineers the least?
Montana, with a median of $87,360 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most electrical engineers work?
California has the most jobs, about 24,230, with a median of $144,040.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.