What are the main factors that influence an Electrical Design Engineer I's salary?

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

How does experience change An Electrical Design Engineer 's salary?

An Electrical Design Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Design Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $85,870, an EE II (2-4 years)earns $99,276, 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,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Design Engineer I?

Electrical Design Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Design Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $95,080, California $94,720, Massachusetts $93,460. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Design Engineer V: $166,800; Electrical Design Engineer IV: $143,790; Electrical Design Engineer III: $123,950; Electrical Design Engineer II: $99,280; Optical Design Engineer I: $94,200.

How do different companies affect an Electrical Design Engineer I's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Electrical Design Engineer I 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.

Electrical Design Engineer I Salary in the United States

How much does an Electrical Design Engineer I make in the United States?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Design Engineer I in the United States is $85,870 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an Electrical Design Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,115
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,880 to $93,850
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,606

10% $70,606

50% (Median) $85,870

90% $101,115

Electrical Design Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,850	$7,821	$1,805	$45
Average	$85,870	$7,156	$1,651	$41
25th Percentile	$77,880	$6,490	$1,498	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Design Engineer I Salaries

An Electrical Design Engineer I'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 Electrical Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Design Engineer I'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:

Electrical Design Engineer I (0-2 years): $85,870
EE II (2-4 years): $99,276
EE III (4-7 years): $123,944
EE IV (7+ years): $143,785
EE V (7-10 years): $166,791

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Electrical Design Engineer I	0-2 years	$85,870
EE II	2-4 years	$99,276
EE III	4-7 years	$123,944
EE IV	7+ years	$143,785
EE V	7-10 years	$166,791

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How Do Electrical Design Engineer I 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 Electrical Design Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,080.
California: $94,720.
Massachusetts: $93,460.

District of Columbia $95,080 California $94,720 Massachusetts $93,460 Washington $93,110 New Jersey $93,080 Alaska $92,960 Connecticut $91,770 New York $91,290

Hawaii $89,760 Rhode Island $89,040 Maryland $88,550 Minnesota $87,880 Colorado $87,620 Illinois $87,530 Oregon $87,210 Delaware $86,970

New Hampshire $86,810 Virginia $86,480 Pennsylvania $85,490 Nevada $84,990 North Dakota $84,830 Michigan $84,570 Wisconsin $84,480 Vermont $84,290

Texas $83,760 Maine $83,730 Arizona $83,680 Ohio $83,620 Georgia $82,830 Indiana $82,430 Wyoming $82,350 Utah $82,230

Iowa $82,180 Kansas $81,770 Louisiana $81,650 North Carolina $81,610 Missouri $81,590 Florida $81,260 Montana $81,070 Nebraska $80,900

Kentucky $80,810 South Carolina $80,470 Tennessee $80,250 Idaho $80,160 New Mexico $79,540 Oklahoma $79,400 Alabama $78,890 South Dakota $78,040

Arkansas $77,580 West Virginia $77,330 Mississippi $76,580

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Design Engineer Is

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: $108,310
San Francisco: $107,130
Oakland: $104,870

San Jose, CA $108,310

San Francisco, CA $107,130

Oakland, CA $104,870

New York, NY $98,870

Paramus, NJ $97,670

Queens Village, NY $97,670

Passaic, NJ $97,590

Bergenfield, NJ $97,580

Stamford, CT $97,390

Huntington, NY $97,350

Newark, NJ $96,720

Bridgeport, CT $96,540

Vallejo, CA $96,370

New Brunswick, NJ $96,330

Petaluma, CA $96,280

Middlesex, NJ $96,120

Somerset, NJ $96,060

Santa Cruz, CA $95,950

Boston, MA $95,420

Monterey, CA $95,120

Seattle, WA $94,930

Santa Rosa, CA $94,910

Los Angeles, CA $94,880

Juneau, AK $94,660

Washington, DC $94,570

Orange, CA $94,260

Santa Ana, CA $94,030

Long Beach, CA $93,950

Anaheim, CA $93,930

Anchorage, AK $93,890

Santa Maria, CA $93,630

Everett, WA $93,610

Danbury, CT $93,310

Bremerton, WA $93,190

Tacoma, WA $92,880

New Suffolk, NY $92,880

Sacramento, CA $92,860

Santa Barbara, CA $92,760

Trenton, NJ $92,670

San Diego, CA $92,670

Brockton, MA $92,570

Fairbanks, AK $92,360

Lompoc, CA $92,140

Lowell, MA $92,070

Ventura, CA $92,060

Nashua, NH $92,040

Stockton, CA $92,030

Modesto, CA $91,410

Poughkeepsie, NY $91,220

Olympia, WA $91,050

Kennewick, WA $91,050

New Haven, CT $91,020

Lawrence, MA $90,710

Hartford, CT $90,620

Riverside, CA $90,610

New Bedford, MA $90,520

Richland, WA $90,520

Bakersfield, CA $90,400

San Bernardino, CA $90,370

New Britain, CT $90,360

Atlantic City, NJ $90,360

New London, CT $90,320

Norwich, CT $90,300

Portsmouth, NH $90,280

Boulder, CO $90,100

Portland, OR $89,980

Worcester, MA $89,970

Minneapolis, MN $89,700

Philadelphia, PA $89,580

Honolulu, HI $89,300

Saint Paul, MN $89,260

Vineland, NJ $89,240

Providence, RI $88,990

Chicago, IL $88,740

Bellingham, WA $88,640

Springfield, MA $88,570

Baltimore, MD $88,550

Chico, CA $88,330

Pittsfield, MA $88,100

Manchester, NH $87,940

Spokane, WA $87,560

Denver, CO $87,550

Albany, NY $87,150

Troy, NY $87,110

Nassau, NY $87,020

Schenectady, NY $86,930

Wilmington, DE $86,860

Burlington, VT $86,740

Salem, OR $86,710

Portland, ME $86,440

Yakima, WA $86,360

Rochester, MN $86,090

Reno, NV $86,050

Fresno, CA $86,050

Milwaukee, WI $85,970

Detroit, MI $85,880

Ann Arbor, MI $85,870

Allentown, PA $85,860

Colorado Springs, CO $85,710

Syracuse, NY $85,670

Carson City, NV $85,670

Houston, TX $85,550

Eugene, OR $85,510

Gary, IN $85,400

Springfield, OR $85,330

Bismarck, ND $85,320

Galveston, TX $85,260

Medford, OR $85,130

Fort Collins, CO $85,090

Concord, NH $85,050

Austin, TX $85,020

Mesa, AZ $84,840

Reading, PA $84,840

Phoenix, AZ $84,830

Dallas, TX $84,800

Saint Cloud, MN $84,720

Madison, WI $84,600

Utica, NY $84,370

Des Moines, IA $84,230

Rochester, NY $84,230

Raleigh, NC $84,220

Atlanta, GA $84,090

Battle Creek, MI $84,060

Salt Lake City, UT $84,040

Lancaster, PA $83,910

Harrisburg, PA $83,790

Kansas City, MO $83,700

Champaign, IL $83,690

Kansas City, KS $83,690

Fort Worth, TX $83,680

Columbus, OH $83,660

Boca Raton, FL $83,640

Pittsburgh, PA $83,610

Richmond, VA $83,570

Indianapolis, IN $83,560

Cleveland, OH $83,550

Las Vegas, NV $83,440

Cincinnati, OH $83,440

Petersburg, VA $83,320

Huntsville, AL $83,190

Lansing, MI $83,130

Lebanon, PA $83,120

Pueblo, CO $83,110

Appleton, WI $83,080

Buffalo, NY $83,050

Dayton, OH $83,020

Racine, WI $83,010

Charlotte, NC $83,000

Saint Louis, MO $82,970

York, PA $82,920

Elkhart, IN $82,920

Gastonia, NC $82,900

Billings, MT $82,880

Beaumont, TX $82,860

Lorain, OH $82,840

Benton Harbor, MI $82,830

Toledo, OH $82,810

Binghamton, NY $82,770

Rock Hill, SC $82,760

Rockford, IL $82,710

Springfield, IL $82,680

Elyria, OH $82,670

Fargo, ND $82,670

Flagstaff, AZ $82,610

Fort Lauderdale, FL $82,560

Duluth, MN $82,510

Miami, FL $82,510

Cheyenne, WY $82,450

Grand Forks, ND $82,450

Bangor, ME $82,260

Cedar Rapids, IA $82,170

Durham, NC $82,130

Louisville, KY $82,120

Grand Rapids, MI $82,110

Hialeah, FL $82,100

Casper, WY $81,980

Scranton, PA $81,870

New Orleans, LA $81,850

Virginia Beach, VA $81,840

Akron, OH $81,800

Peoria, IL $81,680

Sarasota, FL $81,670

Nashville, TN $81,610

Omaha, NE $81,610

Green Bay, WI $81,610

Baton Rouge, LA $81,560

Charleston, SC $81,550

Jamestown, NY $81,500

Davenport, IA $81,500

Tucson, AZ $81,460

Saint Petersburg, FL $81,410

Tampa, FL $81,390

Evansville, IN $81,340

Port Arthur, TX $81,340

Bradenton, FL $81,310

Santa Fe, NM $81,150

Orlando, FL $81,000

Clearwater, FL $80,970

Canton, OH $80,790

La Crosse, WI $80,790

Albuquerque, NM $80,740

Newport News, VA $80,730

High Point, NC $80,710

Ogden, UT $80,670

Corpus Christi, TX $80,600

Norfolk, VA $80,550

Laramie, WY $80,550

Rock Island, IL $80,500

Saginaw, MI $80,480

Jacksonville, FL $80,470

Salisbury, NC $80,460

Boise, ID $80,440

Moline, IL $80,400

Fort Myers, FL $80,370

Memphis, TN $80,350

Tulsa, OK $80,310

Waterloo, IA $80,260

Spartanburg, SC $80,170

Lincoln, NE $80,130

Fort Wayne, IN $80,110

Provo, UT $80,100

Cedar Falls, IA $80,000

San Antonio, TX $79,970

Greensboro, NC $79,930

South Bend, IN $79,920

Savannah, GA $79,830

Muskegon, MI $79,800

Birmingham, AL $79,790

Winston Salem, NC $79,740

Lake Charles, LA $79,540

Anderson, IN $79,520

Lexington, KY $79,490

Augusta, GA $79,470

Greenville, SC $79,470

Lima, OH $79,400

Wichita, KS $79,390

Tuscaloosa, AL $79,390

Columbia, SC $79,310

Springfield, OH $79,300

Asheville, NC $79,160

Bloomington, IN $79,100

Knoxville, TN $78,790

Shreveport, LA $78,780

Wilmington, NC $78,670

Roanoke, VA $78,670

Topeka, KS $78,520

Frankfort, KY $78,510

Oklahoma City, OK $78,450

Chillicothe, OH $78,410

Longview, TX $78,400

Melbourne, FL $78,400

Sioux Falls, SD $78,260

Mobile, AL $78,250

Terre Haute, IN $78,220

Altoona, PA $78,160

Amarillo, TX $78,100

Killeen, TX $78,080

Fayetteville, AR $78,010

Chattanooga, TN $77,980

Sioux City, IA $77,910

Idaho Falls, ID $77,890

Lynchburg, VA $77,820

Gainesville, FL $77,710

Portsmouth, OH $77,670

Little Rock, AR $77,650

Lafayette, LA $77,610

Youngstown, OH $77,610

Daytona Beach, FL $77,560

Pensacola, FL $77,550

Clarksville, TN $77,550

Temple, TX $77,540

Hopkinsville, KY $77,290

Erie, PA $77,270

Florence, SC $77,240

Charleston, WV $77,100

Great Falls, MT $77,060

Macon, GA $76,940

Tallahassee, FL $76,930

Fayetteville, NC $76,910

Waco, TX $76,890

Helena, MT $76,830

Pine Bluff, AR $76,800

Vincennes, IN $76,700

Lubbock, TX $76,660

Alamogordo, NM $76,610

Twin Falls, ID $76,530

Rapid City, SD $76,510

Huntington, WV $76,350

Jackson, MS $76,350

Greenville, MS $76,340

Parkersburg, WV $76,260

Montgomery, AL $76,240

Wichita Falls, TX $76,150

Springfield, MO $76,150

Biloxi, MS $76,110

Monroe, LA $76,030

Johnstown, PA $75,970

Sumter, SC $75,930

Columbus, GA $75,920

Pascagoula, MS $75,760

Abilene, TX $75,760

Kingsport, TN $75,540

Albany, GA $75,540

Gulfport, MS $75,510

Alexandria, LA $75,230

Fort Smith, AR $75,010

El Paso, TX $74,780

Las Cruces, NM $74,390

Harlingen, TX $74,180

Pocatello, ID $74,160

Florence, AL $74,050

Brownsville, TX $74,030

Mcallen, TX $73,850

Dothan, AL $73,730

Columbus, MS $73,220

Altus, OK $72,820

Lawton, OK $72,660

Pierre, SD $72,350

What Skills Can Increase an Electrical Design Engineer I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 7.91% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Design Engineering (Mentioned in 3.02% Job Postings): Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.
Programming (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	7.91%
Design Engineering	3.02%
Programming	1.59%

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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 Electrical Design Engineer I's salary.

Facilitation: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Circuit Design: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Prototyping: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Facilitation	$103,903	21%
Circuit Design	$90,164	5%
Prototyping	$89,305	4%

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Electrical Design Engineer I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Electrical Design Engineer I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $95,865. While startup companies pay approximate $81,173.

Electrical Design Engineer I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$81,173
Growth Stage	51~500	$85,830
Established	501~5000	$92,565
Enterprise	5000+	$95,865

Electrical Design Engineer I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electrical Design Engineer I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Electrical Design Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electrical Design Engineer I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electrical Design Engineer I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$103,044	$50.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$103,044	$50.0	20%
Biotechnology	$98,750	$47.0	15%
Software & Networking	$98,750	$47.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$94,457	$45.0	10%

How Education impacts an Electrical Design Engineer I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electrical Design Engineer Is 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 Electrical Design Engineer I with a Bachelor's Degree is between $78,081 and $80,916).

Electrical Design Engineer I Salaries by Degree Level

$82,600
$81,900
$81,300
$80,700
$80,000
$79,400
$78,800
$78,100

Typical Education for Electrical Design Engineer I
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.3%
High School	1.8%
Associates	3.2%
Bachelors	64.6%
Masters	26.1%
Doctorate	4.2%

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Electrical Design Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Design Engineer I'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.

$77,880

Average $85,870/year

$93,850

$6,490

Average $7,156/month

$7,821

$1,498

Average $1,651/week

$1,805

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,850	$7,821	$1,805	$45
Average	$85,870	$7,156	$1,651	$41
25th Percentile	$77,880	$6,490	$1,498	$37

Electrical Design Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Electrical Design Engineer I, 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.

Electrical Design Engineer I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Digital Signal Processing Engineer II	$99,500	16%
EE II	$99,300	16%
Electronics Design Engineer II	$99,500	16%
RF Engineer II	$99,490	16%

Salary Trends for Electrical Design Engineer I

Salaries for an Electrical Design Engineer I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,966 in 2023 to around $89,144 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrical Design Engineer I salary trends, .

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2024	$90,794
2025	$89,144
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Most common benefits for Electrical Design Engineer I

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Common company salaries for Electrical Design Engineer I

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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

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FAQ about Electrical Design Engineer I

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Electrical Design Engineer I?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Electrical Design Engineer I roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. Is an electrical designer the same as an electrical engineer?

An electrical designer is a specialized role within the field of electrical engineering, concentrating on the creation of detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications for electrical systems in energy projects. The salary for this position typically ranges from $76,220 to $86,770, with a mid-point around $81,370.

3. What job makes $200000 a year?

Most jobs that pay over $200k a year typically include high-level positions in fields like medicine and law, which require extensive education and training. In contrast, the salary range for an Electrical Design Engineer is between $76,220 and $86,770, highlighting the significant difference in earnings across various professions.

4. How much do electrical design engineers make in the US?

Electrical Design Engineers in the US typically earn between $76,220 and $86,770 annually. The average salary is around $81,370, translating to approximately $6,781 per month. While top earners can make significantly more, this range reflects the standard compensation for this role.

5. Can an aerospace engineer make 200k?

While aerospace engineers can earn high salaries, the typical salary range for an Electrical Design Engineer is between $76,220 and $86,770, with a mid-salary of $81,370. Achieving a salary of $200,000 would be uncommon and likely requires significant experience, specialized skills, or a high-level position in the industry.

6. Which engineering is best for salary?

When considering engineering careers, Electrical Design Engineers offer competitive salaries, with a minimum of $76,220, a mid-range of $81,370, and a maximum of $86,770. This positions them well among high-paying engineering roles, making electrical engineering a strong choice for those seeking lucrative opportunities.

7. Is electrical design engineer a good career?

A career as an electrical design engineer can be rewarding, with salaries ranging from $76,220 to $86,770. While this income is above average and can lead to six-figure earnings with experience, it is generally considered upper-middle-class rather than luxurious. Overall, it offers a solid financial foundation and opportunities for growth in the field.

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