Electronics Engineers Salary by State
The national median pay for electronics engineers is $130,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $81,330 in Iowa to $160,520 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $81,840
- 25th percentile
- $101,680
- Median
- $130,220
- 75th percentile
- $167,670
- Top 10%
- $206,960
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 96,900 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $160,520 | +23% | $97,140 | $225,400 | 20,830 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $158,730 | +22% | $95,430 | $205,710 | 1,820 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $157,040 | +21% | $113,300 | $195,190 | 400 |
| 4 | Maryland | $155,650 | +20% | $100,960 | $207,480 | 3,390 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $138,230 | +6% | $95,090 | $215,290 | 5,910 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $136,990 | +5% | $87,190 | $205,570 | 1,110 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $136,360 | +5% | $92,580 | $195,190 | 970 |
| 8 | Texas | $132,220 | +2% | $82,950 | $205,710 | 9,520 |
| 9 | Washington | $130,270 | 0% | $81,730 | $208,130 | 1,950 |
| 10 | Illinois | $129,390 | −1% | $87,970 | $186,060 | 960 |
| 11 | Utah | $128,430 | −1% | $80,140 | $196,860 | 1,570 |
| 12 | Maine | $127,490 | −2% | $83,740 | $207,290 | Not published |
| 13 | Michigan | $127,200 | −2% | $89,320 | $166,410 | 2,960 |
| 14 | Colorado | $127,010 | −2% | $84,510 | $191,140 | 6,080 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $126,690 | −3% | $91,870 | $164,080 | 310 |
| 16 | Oregon | $124,400 | −4% | $80,600 | $215,210 | 1,730 |
| 17 | Georgia | $123,010 | −6% | $77,840 | $181,720 | 2,630 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $122,920 | −6% | $84,370 | $157,770 | 740 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $121,260 | −7% | $75,690 | $170,150 | 1,440 |
| 20 | Alabama | $120,720 | −7% | $77,100 | $195,190 | 1,940 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $120,170 | −8% | $72,500 | $126,680 | 90 |
| 22 | Virginia | $119,990 | −8% | $80,700 | $176,490 | 3,280 |
| 23 | New York | $119,180 | −8% | $81,840 | $174,950 | 2,220 |
| 24 | Ohio | $118,830 | −9% | $79,540 | $170,800 | 3,240 |
| 25 | Arizona | $118,120 | −9% | $73,790 | $176,460 | 2,100 |
| 26 | Missouri | $117,630 | −10% | $86,410 | $180,920 | 740 |
| 27 | Florida | $116,860 | −10% | $80,240 | $172,970 | 5,280 |
| 28 | Nevada | $116,180 | −11% | $79,930 | $158,350 | 360 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $115,920 | −11% | $79,420 | $171,540 | 2,090 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $113,720 | −13% | $79,350 | $161,890 | 1,030 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $112,400 | −14% | $74,340 | $155,110 | 160 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $112,390 | −14% | $80,020 | $179,940 | 1,200 |
| 33 | Indiana | $112,200 | −14% | $81,060 | $159,190 | 1,420 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $109,830 | −16% | $64,890 | $140,900 | 150 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $109,120 | −16% | $75,590 | $136,990 | 1,410 |
| 36 | Alaska | $106,810 | −18% | $80,990 | $140,370 | 180 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $106,040 | −19% | $87,940 | $174,640 | 1,130 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $105,190 | −19% | $67,790 | $169,240 | 320 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $104,860 | −19% | $78,610 | $179,070 | 50 |
| 40 | Kansas | $103,740 | −20% | $79,470 | $163,370 | 770 |
| 41 | Idaho | $102,770 | −21% | $79,900 | $165,590 | 500 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $101,860 | −22% | $60,670 | $146,480 | 860 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $100,390 | −23% | $78,450 | $163,630 | 450 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $95,910 | −26% | $62,240 | $125,050 | 110 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $93,710 | −28% | $61,150 | $136,550 | 360 |
| 46 | Montana | $93,380 | −28% | $80,120 | $160,110 | 140 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $91,140 | −30% | $64,040 | $159,170 | 250 |
| 48 | Vermont | $86,180 | −34% | $58,270 | $153,170 | 70 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $84,150 | −35% | $71,910 | $150,890 | 190 |
| 50 | Iowa | $81,330 | −38% | $59,260 | $118,760 | 350 |
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.
Electronics Engineers salary questions
Which state pays electronics engineers the most?
California, with a median of $160,520 a year (+23% vs. the national median of $130,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays electronics engineers the least?
Iowa, with a median of $81,330 a year (−38% vs. national).
Where do most electronics engineers work?
California has the most jobs, about 20,830, with a median of $160,520.
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.