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What is the highest and lowest pay for Electrical Engineer I?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Electrical Engineer I in the United States is $81,169. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Electrical Engineer I in the US can go up to $91,442 and the lowest down to $71,350, but most earn between $76,029 and $86,547. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Electrical Engineer I in the United States.

Electrical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $86,547 $7,212 $1,664 $42
Average $81,169 $6,764 $1,561 $39
25th Percentile $76,029 $6,336 $1,462 $37

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What is the hourly and monthly salary as an Electrical Engineer I?

As of December 01, 2024, the average hourly salary is $39 (range: $34 to $44); the average monthly salary is $6,764 (range: $5,946 to $7,620).

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What are the salaries of Electrical Engineer I with different levels of experience?

As of December 01, 2024, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Electrical Engineer I with under 1 year experience makes about $80,377. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Electrical Engineer I makes around $80,918. After 2-4 years, the Electrical Engineer I pay rises to about $82,116. Those senior Electrical Engineer I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $82,356, and those Electrical Engineer I having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $82,516 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Electrical Engineer I $80,377
Intermediate Level Electrical Engineer I $80,918
Senior Level Electrical Engineer I $82,116
Specialist Level Electrical Engineer I $82,356
Expert Level Electrical Engineer I $82,516
$80,377 0 yr
$80,918 < 2 yrs
$82,116 2-4 yrs
$82,356 5-8 yrs
$82,516 > 8 yrs
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Entry Level 1%
Mid Level 0%
Senior Level 1%
Top Level 1%
Experienced 2%
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How much does salary of Electrical Engineer I vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of December 01, 2024, the average yearly salary of Electrical Engineer I in San Francisco, CA is $101,462 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $94,806. While an Electrical Engineer I earns $90,991 per year in Boston, MA.

What is the salary trend of Electrical Engineer I?

For those exploring the changing dynamics of Electrical Engineer I salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of December 01, 2024, our research highlights a notable shift in Electrical Engineer I compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $91,966 in 2023 to about $90,794 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Electrical Engineer I salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

Average Annual Salary of Electrical Engineer I Over Time

2020
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$91,966
2023
$90,794
2024
$89,144
2025
2026
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2020
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2021
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2022
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2023
$91,966
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$90,794
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$89,144
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Electrical Engineer I Salary by Year

Year Average Annual Salary
2020 View More
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2023 $91,966
2024 $90,794
2025 $89,144
2026 View More
Last Updated on December 01, 2024