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

An Electrical Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,904, an Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,279, an Electrical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $120,758, an Electrical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $143,786, an Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,803,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Engineer II?

Electrical Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $109,922, California $109,505, Massachusetts $108,045. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Engineer VI: $200,764; Electrical Engineering Supervisor II: $124,167; Electrical Controls Engineer III: $123,103; Electrical Controls Engineer II: $102,219; Electrical Test Engineer II: $99,293.

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

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Electrical Engineer II 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 Engineer II Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Engineer II in the United States is $99,279 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,596
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,294 to $106,773
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,845

10% $87,845

50% (Median) $99,279

90% $113,596

Electrical Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,773	$8,898	$2,053	$51
Average	$99,279	$8,273	$1,909	$48
25th Percentile	$93,294	$7,775	$1,794	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Engineer II Salaries

An Electrical Engineer II'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 Engineer II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Engineer II'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 Engineer I (0-2 years): $81,904
Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years): $99,279
Electrical Engineer III (4-7 years): $120,758
Electrical Engineer IV (7+ years): $143,786
Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years): $166,803

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Electrical Engineer I	0-2 years	$81,904
Electrical Engineer II	2-4 years	$99,279
Electrical Engineer III	4-7 years	$120,758
Electrical Engineer IV	7+ years	$143,786
Electrical Engineer V	7-10 years	$166,803

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

District of Columbia: $109,922.
California: $109,505.
Massachusetts: $108,045.

District of Columbia $109,922 California $109,505 Massachusetts $108,045 Washington $107,648 New Jersey $107,609 Alaska $107,470 Connecticut $106,099 New York $105,544

Hawaii $103,766 Rhode Island $102,932 Maryland $102,367 Minnesota $101,592 Colorado $101,294 Illinois $101,195 Oregon $100,818 Delaware $100,540

New Hampshire $100,365 Virginia $99,974 Pennsylvania $98,832 Nevada $98,256 North Dakota $98,068 Michigan $97,770 Wisconsin $97,661 Vermont $97,442

Texas $96,837 Maine $96,797 Arizona $96,737 Ohio $96,668 Georgia $95,755 Indiana $95,298 Wyoming $95,209 Utah $95,070

Iowa $95,010 Kansas $94,533 Louisiana $94,394 North Carolina $94,345 Missouri $94,325 Florida $93,938 Montana $93,729 Nebraska $93,531

Kentucky $93,422 South Carolina $93,024 Tennessee $92,776 Idaho $92,677 New Mexico $91,952 Oklahoma $91,793 Alabama $91,208 South Dakota $90,225

Arkansas $89,689 West Virginia $89,401 Mississippi $88,537

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Engineer II

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: $125,221
San Francisco: $123,850
Oakland: $121,240

San Jose, CA $125,221

San Francisco, CA $123,850

Oakland, CA $121,240

New York, NY $114,309

Paramus, NJ $112,919

Queens Village, NY $112,914

Passaic, NJ $112,820

Bergenfield, NJ $112,811

Stamford, CT $112,592

Huntington, NY $112,552

Newark, NJ $111,818

Bridgeport, CT $111,608

Vallejo, CA $111,411

New Brunswick, NJ $111,371

Petaluma, CA $111,312

Middlesex, NJ $111,123

Somerset, NJ $111,053

Santa Cruz, CA $110,924

Boston, MA $110,319

Monterey, CA $109,970

Seattle, WA $109,743

Santa Rosa, CA $109,723

Los Angeles, CA $109,693

Juneau, AK $109,435

Washington, DC $109,326

Orange, CA $108,973

Santa Ana, CA $108,711

Long Beach, CA $108,611

Anaheim, CA $108,591

Anchorage, AK $108,542

Santa Maria, CA $108,244

Everett, WA $108,224

Danbury, CT $107,875

Bremerton, WA $107,738

Tacoma, WA $107,380

New Suffolk, NY $107,378

Sacramento, CA $107,350

Santa Barbara, CA $107,241

Trenton, NJ $107,132

San Diego, CA $107,132

Brockton, MA $107,023

Fairbanks, AK $106,780

Lompoc, CA $106,526

Lowell, MA $106,446

Ventura, CA $106,427

Nashua, NH $106,407

Stockton, CA $106,397

Modesto, CA $105,673

Poughkeepsie, NY $105,454

Olympia, WA $105,266

Kennewick, WA $105,266

New Haven, CT $105,226

Lawrence, MA $104,868

Hartford, CT $104,769

Riverside, CA $104,749

New Bedford, MA $104,650

Richland, WA $104,650

Bakersfield, CA $104,511

San Bernardino, CA $104,471

New Britain, CT $104,461

Atlantic City, NJ $104,461

New London, CT $104,422

Norwich, CT $104,392

Portsmouth, NH $104,372

Boulder, CO $104,162

Portland, OR $104,025

Worcester, MA $104,015

Minneapolis, MN $103,707

Philadelphia, PA $103,568

Honolulu, HI $103,240

Saint Paul, MN $103,193

Vineland, NJ $103,171

Providence, RI $102,883

Chicago, IL $102,595

Bellingham, WA $102,476

Springfield, MA $102,396

Baltimore, MD $102,367

Chico, CA $102,118

Pittsfield, MA $101,850

Manchester, NH $101,662

Spokane, WA $101,225

Denver, CO $101,215

Albany, NY $100,748

Troy, NY $100,709

Nassau, NY $100,602

Schenectady, NY $100,500

Wilmington, DE $100,421

Burlington, VT $100,282

Salem, OR $100,242

Portland, ME $99,934

Yakima, WA $99,835

Rochester, MN $99,527

Reno, NV $99,478

Fresno, CA $99,478

Milwaukee, WI $99,388

Detroit, MI $99,289

Ann Arbor, MI $99,272

Allentown, PA $99,259

Colorado Springs, CO $99,090

Syracuse, NY $99,041

Carson City, NV $99,041

Houston, TX $98,902

Eugene, OR $98,852

Gary, IN $98,733

Springfield, OR $98,654

Bismarck, ND $98,634

Galveston, TX $98,564

Medford, OR $98,415

Fort Collins, CO $98,376

Concord, NH $98,326

Austin, TX $98,296

Mesa, AZ $98,088

Reading, PA $98,078

Phoenix, AZ $98,068

Dallas, TX $98,038

Saint Cloud, MN $97,943

Madison, WI $97,810

Utica, NY $97,542

Rochester, NY $97,383

Des Moines, IA $97,373

Raleigh, NC $97,363

Atlanta, GA $97,214

Battle Creek, MI $97,184

Salt Lake City, UT $97,154

Lancaster, PA $97,006

Harrisburg, PA $96,867

Kansas City, MO $96,767

Champaign, IL $96,747

Kansas City, KS $96,747

Fort Worth, TX $96,737

Columbus, OH $96,721

Boca Raton, FL $96,698

Pittsburgh, PA $96,658

Richmond, VA $96,618

Indianapolis, IN $96,598

Cleveland, OH $96,589

Las Vegas, NV $96,469

Cincinnati, OH $96,469

Petersburg, VA $96,320

Huntsville, AL $96,172

Lansing, MI $96,105

Lebanon, PA $96,092

Pueblo, CO $96,082

Appleton, WI $96,052

Buffalo, NY $96,013

Dayton, OH $95,983

Racine, WI $95,963

Charlotte, NC $95,953

Saint Louis, MO $95,923

York, PA $95,864

Elkhart, IN $95,864

Gastonia, NC $95,845

Billings, MT $95,821

Beaumont, TX $95,794

Lorain, OH $95,774

Benton Harbor, MI $95,755

Toledo, OH $95,735

Binghamton, NY $95,685

Rock Hill, SC $95,675

Rockford, IL $95,626

Springfield, IL $95,586

Elyria, OH $95,576

Fargo, ND $95,576

Flagstaff, AZ $95,506

Fort Lauderdale, FL $95,447

Duluth, MN $95,387

Miami, FL $95,387

Cheyenne, WY $95,318

Grand Forks, ND $95,318

Bangor, ME $95,099

Cedar Rapids, IA $94,990

Durham, NC $94,948

Louisville, KY $94,941

Grand Rapids, MI $94,921

Hialeah, FL $94,911

Casper, WY $94,772

Scranton, PA $94,653

New Orleans, LA $94,623

Virginia Beach, VA $94,613

Akron, OH $94,563

Peoria, IL $94,434

Sarasota, FL $94,414

Nashville, TN $94,345

Omaha, NE $94,345

Green Bay, WI $94,345

Baton Rouge, LA $94,295

Charleston, SC $94,275

Jamestown, NY $94,226

Davenport, IA $94,226

Tucson, AZ $94,176

Saint Petersburg, FL $94,116

Tampa, FL $94,097

Evansville, IN $94,037

Port Arthur, TX $94,037

Bradenton, FL $93,997

Santa Fe, NM $93,819

Orlando, FL $93,640

Clearwater, FL $93,610

Canton, OH $93,402

La Crosse, WI $93,402

Albuquerque, NM $93,342

Newport News, VA $93,332

High Point, NC $93,302

Ogden, UT $93,263

Corpus Christi, TX $93,183

Norfolk, VA $93,124

Laramie, WY $93,124

Rock Island, IL $93,064

Saginaw, MI $93,044

Jacksonville, FL $93,034

Salisbury, NC $93,014

Boise, ID $92,995

Moline, IL $92,945

Fort Myers, FL $92,915

Memphis, TN $92,895

Tulsa, OK $92,846

Waterloo, IA $92,786

Spartanburg, SC $92,687

Lincoln, NE $92,637

Fort Wayne, IN $92,617

Provo, UT $92,607

Cedar Falls, IA $92,488

San Antonio, TX $92,449

Greensboro, NC $92,409

South Bend, IN $92,399

Savannah, GA $92,290

Muskegon, MI $92,250

Birmingham, AL $92,240

Winston Salem, NC $92,191

Lake Charles, LA $91,952

Anderson, IN $91,932

Lexington, KY $91,903

Augusta, GA $91,873

Greenville, SC $91,873

Lima, OH $91,793

Wichita, KS $91,783

Tuscaloosa, AL $91,783

Columbia, SC $91,694

Springfield, OH $91,674

Asheville, NC $91,515

Bloomington, IN $91,446

Knoxville, TN $91,088

Shreveport, LA $91,079

Wilmington, NC $90,949

Roanoke, VA $90,949

Topeka, KS $90,771

Frankfort, KY $90,760

Oklahoma City, OK $90,691

Chillicothe, OH $90,652

Longview, TX $90,642

Melbourne, FL $90,632

Sioux Falls, SD $90,473

Mobile, AL $90,463

Terre Haute, IN $90,423

Altoona, PA $90,364

Amarillo, TX $90,294

Killeen, TX $90,264

Fayetteville, AR $90,185

Chattanooga, TN $90,155

Sioux City, IA $90,066

Idaho Falls, ID $90,046

Lynchburg, VA $89,967

Gainesville, FL $89,838

Portsmouth, OH $89,788

Little Rock, AR $89,768

Lafayette, LA $89,728

Youngstown, OH $89,728

Daytona Beach, FL $89,669

Clarksville, TN $89,659

Pensacola, FL $89,649

Temple, TX $89,642

Hopkinsville, KY $89,351

Erie, PA $89,331

Florence, SC $89,292

Charleston, WV $89,133

Great Falls, MT $89,083

Macon, GA $88,944

Tallahassee, FL $88,934

Fayetteville, NC $88,914

Waco, TX $88,894

Helena, MT $88,825

Pine Bluff, AR $88,787

Vincennes, IN $88,666

Lubbock, TX $88,626

Alamogordo, NM $88,567

Twin Falls, ID $88,477

Rapid City, SD $88,448

Jackson, MS $88,269

Huntington, WV $88,262

Greenville, MS $88,259

Parkersburg, WV $88,158

Montgomery, AL $88,140

Wichita Falls, TX $88,041

Springfield, MO $88,041

Biloxi, MS $87,991

Monroe, LA $87,892

Johnstown, PA $87,822

Sumter, SC $87,782

Columbus, GA $87,773

Pascagoula, MS $87,584

Abilene, TX $87,584

Kingsport, TN $87,326

Albany, GA $87,326

Gulfport, MS $87,296

Alexandria, LA $86,968

Fort Smith, AR $86,720

El Paso, TX $86,452

Las Cruces, NM $86,005

Harlingen, TX $85,753

Pocatello, ID $85,737

Florence, AL $85,608

Brownsville, TX $85,588

Mcallen, TX $85,380

Dothan, AL $85,241

Columbus, MS $84,651

Altus, OK $84,189

Lawton, OK $84,000

Pierre, SD $83,643

What Skills Can Increase an Electrical Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 7.94% 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 3.23% 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 1.57% 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	7.94%
AutoCAD	3.23%
CAD	1.57%

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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 Engineer II's salary.

Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Prototyping: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
PCB Design: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Insight	$103,250	4%
Prototyping	$103,250	4%
PCB Design	$102,257	3%

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Electrical Engineer II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Electrical Engineer II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $111,137. While startup companies pay approximate $94,019.

Electrical Engineer II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$94,019
Growth Stage	51~500	$99,437
Established	501~5000	$107,323
Enterprise	5000+	$111,137

Electrical Engineer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electrical Engineer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Electrical Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electrical Engineer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electrical Engineer II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$138,991	$67.0	40%
Software & Networking	$134,027	$64.0	35%
Energy & Utilities	$129,063	$62.0	30%
Biotechnology	$124,099	$60.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$124,099	$60.0	25%

How Education impacts an Electrical Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electrical Engineer II enter the field with a Bachelor's 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 Engineer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $91,997 and $96,015.

Electrical Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

$96,900
$96,200
$95,500
$94,800
$94,100
$93,400
$92,700
$92,000

Typical Education for Electrical Engineer II
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.7%
High School	0.7%
Associates	1.2%
Bachelors	50.3%
Masters	44.4%
Doctorate	3.3%

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Electrical Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Engineer II'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.

$93,294

Average $99,279/year

$106,773

$7,775

Average $8,273/month

$8,898

$1,794

Average $1,909/week

$2,053

$45

Average $48/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,773	$8,898	$2,053	$51
Average	$99,279	$8,273	$1,909	$48
25th Percentile	$93,294	$7,775	$1,794	$45

Electrical Engineer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Electrical Engineer II, 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 Engineer II Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Signal & Image Processing Engineer III	$126,257	27%
Electrical Engineer III	$120,758	22%
Electronics Engineer III	$120,758	22%
Radio Frequency Engineer III	$120,758	22%

Salary Trends for Electrical Engineer II

Salaries for an Electrical Engineer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $111,788 in 2023 to around $105,196 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrical Engineer II salary trends, .

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2025	$105,196
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Most common benefits for Electrical Engineer II

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Common company salaries for Electrical Engineer II

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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

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Electrical Engineer II

1. Where can an Electrical Engineer II earn the most?

An Electrical Engineer II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Electrical Engineer II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Electrical Engineer II is $125,221.

2. What is the highest pay for Electrical Engineer II?

The highest pay for Electrical Engineer II is $113,596.

3. What is the lowest pay for Electrical Engineer II?

The lowest pay for Electrical Engineer II is $87,845.

4. What are the responsibilities of Electrical Engineer II?

Designs, develops, and tests electrical equipment, components, circuits, or systems. Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to designs. Performs extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability, performance, and safety standards are achieved. Conducts research and studies new technologies to innovate and design solutions or products. Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Electrical Engineer II?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Electrical Engineer II roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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