What are the main factors that influence an EE V's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An EE 's salary?

An EE 's salary grows with experience: an EE III (4-7 years)earns $123,944, an EE IV (7+ years)earns $143,785, an EE V (7-10 years)earns $166,791, an EE VI (10-12 years)earns $200,754, an Electrical Engineering Team Leader I (12+ years)earns $98,448,

What are the highest paying states for an EE V?

EE V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for EE V roles are District of Columbia $184,700, California $184,000, Massachusetts $181,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of EE roles make?

Salaries for EE level roles vary by specialization: EE VI: $200,800; EE IV: $143,800; EE III: $124,000; Java EE Developer: $108,296; Senior Java EE Developer: $106,894.

How do different companies affect an EE V's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for EE V roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

EE V Salary in the United States

How much does an EE V make in the United States?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an EE V in the United States is $166,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

However, an EE V's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $183,230
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $155,400 to $175,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $145,021

10% $145,021

50% (Median) $166,800

90% $183,230

EE V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$175,400	$14,617	$3,373	$84
Average	$166,800	$13,900	$3,208	$80
25th Percentile	$155,400	$12,950	$2,988	$75

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Key Factors That Influence EE V Salaries

An EE V's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects EE Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an EE V's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

EE III (4-7 years): $123,944
EE IV (7+ years): $143,785
EE V (7-10 years): $166,791
EE VI (10-12 years): $200,754
Electrical Engineering Team Leader I (12+ years): $98,448

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
EE III	4-7 years	$123,944
EE IV	7+ years	$143,785
EE V	7-10 years	$166,791
EE VI	10-12 years	$200,754
Electrical Engineering Team Leader I	12+ years	$98,448

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How Do EE V Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract EE Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $184,700.
California: $184,000.
Massachusetts: $181,600.

District of Columbia $184,700 California $184,000 Massachusetts $181,600 Washington $180,900 New Jersey $180,800 Alaska $180,600 Connecticut $178,300 New York $177,400

Hawaii $174,400 Rhode Island $173,000 Maryland $172,000 Minnesota $170,700 Colorado $170,200 Illinois $170,100 Oregon $169,400 Delaware $169,000

New Hampshire $168,700 Virginia $168,000 Pennsylvania $166,100 Nevada $165,100 North Dakota $164,800 Michigan $164,300 Wisconsin $164,100 Vermont $163,800

Maine $162,700 Texas $162,700 Arizona $162,600 Ohio $162,500 Georgia $160,900 Indiana $160,200 Wyoming $160,000 Utah $159,800

Iowa $159,700 Kansas $158,900 Louisiana $158,600 North Carolina $158,600 Missouri $158,500 Florida $157,900 Montana $157,500 Nebraska $157,200

Kentucky $157,000 South Carolina $156,300 Tennessee $155,900 Idaho $155,700 New Mexico $154,500 Oklahoma $154,300 Alabama $153,300 South Dakota $151,600

Arkansas $150,700 West Virginia $150,200 Mississippi $148,800

Top Paying Cities for EE Vs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $210,400
San Francisco: $208,100
Oakland: $203,700

San Jose, CA $210,400

San Francisco, CA $208,100

Oakland, CA $203,700

New York, NY $192,100

Paramus, NJ $189,800

Queens Village, NY $189,700

Passaic, NJ $189,600

Bergenfield, NJ $189,600

Stamford, CT $189,200

Huntington, NY $189,100

Newark, NJ $187,900

Bridgeport, CT $187,600

Vallejo, CA $187,200

New Brunswick, NJ $187,200

Petaluma, CA $187,100

Middlesex, NJ $186,700

Somerset, NJ $186,600

Santa Cruz, CA $186,400

Boston, MA $185,400

Monterey, CA $184,800

Seattle, WA $184,400

Santa Rosa, CA $184,400

Los Angeles, CA $184,300

Juneau, AK $183,900

Washington, DC $183,700

Orange, CA $183,100

Santa Ana, CA $182,700

Long Beach, CA $182,500

Anaheim, CA $182,500

Anchorage, AK $182,400

Santa Maria, CA $181,900

Everett, WA $181,900

Danbury, CT $181,300

Bremerton, WA $181,100

Tacoma, WA $180,500

New Suffolk, NY $180,400

Sacramento, CA $180,400

Santa Barbara, CA $180,200

Trenton, NJ $180,000

San Diego, CA $180,000

Brockton, MA $179,900

Fairbanks, AK $179,400

Lompoc, CA $179,000

Lowell, MA $178,900

Ventura, CA $178,800

Nashua, NH $178,800

Stockton, CA $178,800

Modesto, CA $177,600

Poughkeepsie, NY $177,200

Olympia, WA $176,900

Kennewick, WA $176,900

New Haven, CT $176,800

Lawrence, MA $176,200

Hartford, CT $176,100

Riverside, CA $176,000

New Bedford, MA $175,900

Richland, WA $175,900

San Bernardino, CA $175,600

Bakersfield, CA $175,600

New Britain, CT $175,500

Atlantic City, NJ $175,500

New London, CT $175,500

Norwich, CT $175,400

Portsmouth, NH $175,400

Boulder, CO $175,000

Worcester, MA $174,800

Portland, OR $174,800

Minneapolis, MN $174,300

Philadelphia, PA $174,000

Honolulu, HI $173,500

Saint Paul, MN $173,400

Vineland, NJ $173,400

Providence, RI $172,900

Chicago, IL $172,400

Bellingham, WA $172,200

Springfield, MA $172,100

Baltimore, MD $172,000

Chico, CA $171,600

Pittsfield, MA $171,200

Manchester, NH $170,800

Spokane, WA $170,100

Denver, CO $170,100

Albany, NY $169,300

Troy, NY $169,200

Nassau, NY $169,100

Schenectady, NY $168,900

Wilmington, DE $168,800

Salem, OR $168,500

Burlington, VT $168,500

Portland, ME $167,900

Yakima, WA $167,800

Rochester, MN $167,300

Reno, NV $167,200

Fresno, CA $167,200

Milwaukee, WI $167,000

Detroit, MI $166,900

Allentown, PA $166,800

Ann Arbor, MI $166,800

Colorado Springs, CO $166,500

Syracuse, NY $166,400

Carson City, NV $166,400

Houston, TX $166,200

Eugene, OR $166,100

Gary, IN $165,900

Bismarck, ND $165,800

Springfield, OR $165,800

Galveston, TX $165,600

Medford, OR $165,400

Fort Collins, CO $165,300

Concord, NH $165,200

Austin, TX $165,200

Mesa, AZ $164,800

Reading, PA $164,800

Phoenix, AZ $164,800

Dallas, TX $164,800

Saint Cloud, MN $164,600

Madison, WI $164,400

Utica, NY $163,900

Rochester, NY $163,700

Des Moines, IA $163,600

Raleigh, NC $163,600

Atlanta, GA $163,400

Battle Creek, MI $163,300

Salt Lake City, UT $163,300

Lancaster, PA $163,000

Harrisburg, PA $162,800

Fort Worth, TX $162,600

Champaign, IL $162,600

Kansas City, MO $162,600

Kansas City, KS $162,600

Columbus, OH $162,500

Boca Raton, FL $162,500

Pittsburgh, PA $162,400

Richmond, VA $162,400

Indianapolis, IN $162,300

Cleveland, OH $162,300

Cincinnati, OH $162,100

Las Vegas, NV $162,100

Petersburg, VA $161,900

Huntsville, AL $161,600

Lansing, MI $161,500

Lebanon, PA $161,500

Pueblo, CO $161,500

Appleton, WI $161,400

Buffalo, NY $161,400

Racine, WI $161,300

Charlotte, NC $161,300

Dayton, OH $161,300

Saint Louis, MO $161,200

York, PA $161,100

Elkhart, IN $161,100

Gastonia, NC $161,100

Billings, MT $161,000

Beaumont, TX $161,000

Lorain, OH $161,000

Benton Harbor, MI $160,900

Toledo, OH $160,900

Rock Hill, SC $160,800

Binghamton, NY $160,800

Rockford, IL $160,700

Springfield, IL $160,600

Elyria, OH $160,600

Fargo, ND $160,600

Flagstaff, AZ $160,500

Fort Lauderdale, FL $160,400

Duluth, MN $160,300

Miami, FL $160,300

Cheyenne, WY $160,200

Grand Forks, ND $160,200

Bangor, ME $159,800

Cedar Rapids, IA $159,600

Durham, NC $159,600

Louisville, KY $159,600

Grand Rapids, MI $159,500

Hialeah, FL $159,500

Casper, WY $159,300

Scranton, PA $159,100

Virginia Beach, VA $159,000

New Orleans, LA $159,000

Akron, OH $158,900

Peoria, IL $158,700

Sarasota, FL $158,700

Nashville, TN $158,600

Omaha, NE $158,600

Green Bay, WI $158,600

Baton Rouge, LA $158,500

Jamestown, NY $158,400

Davenport, IA $158,400

Charleston, SC $158,400

Tucson, AZ $158,300

Saint Petersburg, FL $158,200

Tampa, FL $158,100

Evansville, IN $158,000

Port Arthur, TX $158,000

Bradenton, FL $158,000

Santa Fe, NM $157,700

Orlando, FL $157,400

Clearwater, FL $157,300

La Crosse, WI $157,000

Canton, OH $157,000

Albuquerque, NM $156,900

Newport News, VA $156,900

High Point, NC $156,800

Ogden, UT $156,700

Corpus Christi, TX $156,600

Norfolk, VA $156,500

Laramie, WY $156,500

Saginaw, MI $156,400

Rock Island, IL $156,400

Jacksonville, FL $156,300

Salisbury, NC $156,300

Boise, ID $156,300

Moline, IL $156,200

Fort Myers, FL $156,100

Memphis, TN $156,100

Tulsa, OK $156,000

Waterloo, IA $155,900

Spartanburg, SC $155,800

Lincoln, NE $155,700

Fort Wayne, IN $155,600

Provo, UT $155,600

Cedar Falls, IA $155,400

San Antonio, TX $155,400

Greensboro, NC $155,300

South Bend, IN $155,300

Savannah, GA $155,100

Birmingham, AL $155,000

Muskegon, MI $155,000

Winston Salem, NC $154,900

Lake Charles, LA $154,500

Anderson, IN $154,500

Lexington, KY $154,400

Augusta, GA $154,400

Greenville, SC $154,400

Lima, OH $154,300

Wichita, KS $154,200

Tuscaloosa, AL $154,200

Springfield, OH $154,100

Columbia, SC $154,100

Asheville, NC $153,800

Bloomington, IN $153,700

Knoxville, TN $153,100

Shreveport, LA $153,100

Wilmington, NC $152,800

Roanoke, VA $152,800

Topeka, KS $152,500

Frankfort, KY $152,500

Oklahoma City, OK $152,400

Chillicothe, OH $152,300

Longview, TX $152,300

Melbourne, FL $152,300

Sioux Falls, SD $152,000

Mobile, AL $152,000

Terre Haute, IN $152,000

Altoona, PA $151,900

Amarillo, TX $151,700

Killeen, TX $151,700

Fayetteville, AR $151,600

Chattanooga, TN $151,500

Sioux City, IA $151,400

Idaho Falls, ID $151,300

Lynchburg, VA $151,200

Gainesville, FL $151,000

Portsmouth, OH $150,900

Little Rock, AR $150,900

Youngstown, OH $150,800

Lafayette, LA $150,800

Daytona Beach, FL $150,700

Clarksville, TN $150,700

Pensacola, FL $150,700

Temple, TX $150,700

Hopkinsville, KY $150,200

Erie, PA $150,100

Florence, SC $150,100

Charleston, WV $149,800

Great Falls, MT $149,700

Tallahassee, FL $149,500

Macon, GA $149,500

Fayetteville, NC $149,400

Waco, TX $149,400

Helena, MT $149,300

Pine Bluff, AR $149,200

Vincennes, IN $149,000

Lubbock, TX $148,900

Alamogordo, NM $148,800

Twin Falls, ID $148,700

Rapid City, SD $148,600

Jackson, MS $148,300

Huntington, WV $148,300

Greenville, MS $148,300

Parkersburg, WV $148,200

Montgomery, AL $148,100

Wichita Falls, TX $148,000

Springfield, MO $148,000

Biloxi, MS $147,900

Monroe, LA $147,700

Johnstown, PA $147,600

Sumter, SC $147,500

Columbus, GA $147,500

Pascagoula, MS $147,200

Abilene, TX $147,200

Kingsport, TN $146,800

Albany, GA $146,800

Gulfport, MS $146,700

Alexandria, LA $146,200

Fort Smith, AR $145,700

El Paso, TX $145,300

Las Cruces, NM $144,500

Harlingen, TX $144,100

Pocatello, ID $144,100

Florence, AL $143,900

Brownsville, TX $143,800

Mcallen, TX $143,500

Dothan, AL $143,300

Columbus, MS $142,300

Altus, OK $141,500

Lawton, OK $141,200

Pierre, SD $140,600

What Skills Can Increase an EE V's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 8.44% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
AutoCAD (Mentioned in 3.02% Job Postings): AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk, AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics controllers.
CAD (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	8.44%
AutoCAD	3.02%
CAD	1.58%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an EE V's salary.

Renewable Energy: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Prototyping: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Renewable Energy	$181,812	9%
Insight	$175,140	5%
Prototyping	$171,804	3%

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EE V Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

EE V salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $186,215. While startup companies pay approximate $157,677.

EE V Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$157,677
Growth Stage	51~500	$166,723
Established	501~5000	$179,805
Enterprise	5000+	$186,215

EE V Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For EE V roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, EE positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view EE V as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an EE V

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$216,840	$104.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$200,160	$96.0	20%
Software & Networking	$200,160	$96.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$191,820	$92.0	15%
Internet	$183,480	$88.0	10%

How Education impacts an EE V's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many EE Vs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an EE V with a Bachelor's Degree is between $163,776 and $171,506).

EE V Salaries by Degree Level

$173,700
$172,300
$170,900
$169,500
$168,100
$166,700
$165,200
$163,800

Typical Education for EE V
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.6%
High School	0.6%
Associates	0.6%
Bachelors	43.2%
Masters	38.0%
Doctorate	17.6%

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EE V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an EE V's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$155,400

Average $166,800/year

$175,400

$12,950

Average $13,900/month

$14,617

$2,988

Average $3,208/week

$3,373

$75

Average $80/hour

$84

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$175,400	$14,617	$3,373	$84
Average	$166,800	$13,900	$3,208	$80
25th Percentile	$155,400	$12,950	$2,988	$75

EE V Salary Growth & Career Path

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Advancement

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an EE V, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

EE V Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Digital Signal Processing Engineer VI	$217,100	30%
EE VI	$200,800	20%
Electronic Systems Engineer VI	$221,600	33%
Radio Frequency Design Engineer VI	$209,600	26%

Salary Trends for EE V

Salaries for an EE V can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $150,515 in 2023 to around $144,555 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of EE V salary trends, .

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2023	$150,515
2024	$147,145
2025	$144,555
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Most common benefits for EE V

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Common company salaries for EE V

Here are companies hiring for EE V and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about EE V

1. What industry pays the highest salary for EE V?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for EE V roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

2. Is electrical engineering harder than computer science?

In my experience, the electrical engineering (EE) curriculum is often perceived as more challenging than computer science (CS) for two main reasons. First, EE students typically struggle more with advanced concepts compared to their CS counterparts. Second, EE students tend to spend significantly more time in labs on projects. Given the demanding nature of the field, EE professionals can expect salaries ranging from $157,100 to $184,200.

3. Which engineering has the highest salary?

Electrical Engineering (EE) offers competitive salaries, with a minimum of $157,100, a mid-range of $171,900, and a maximum of $184,200. This places EE among the highest-paying engineering fields, alongside roles like Petroleum and Aerospace Engineers, which also command high salaries due to their specialized skills and industry demand.

4. Can audio engineers make 6 figures?

Yes, audio engineers can definitely make six figures. Based on current salary data, the minimum salary for an audio engineer is $157,100, with a mid-range salary of $171,900 and a maximum salary reaching $184,200 per year. Their work involves recording and producing audio, sound, and music, whether in studios or during live events.

5. What is the highest package in EEe engineering?

The highest salary offered for Electrical Engineering positions is ?1,84,200 annually. The minimum salary starts at ?1,57,100, while the mid-range salary is around ?1,71,900. This indicates a competitive salary structure within the field, with top earners significantly surpassing the average.

6. What is the best job for EEE students?

The best jobs for EEE students include roles such as clinical technologist, land-based engineer, machine learning engineer, management consultant, project manager, sound engineer, technical author, and technical sales engineer. These positions typically offer competitive salaries, with a range from $157,100 to $184,200, depending on experience and expertise.

7. Which computer field makes the most money?

The highest paying computer field is electrical engineering, with salaries ranging from a minimum of $157,100 to a maximum of $184,200, and a median salary of $171,900. This field often includes roles such as computer hardware engineers and systems managers, which are known for their lucrative compensation packages.

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