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Hourly Wage for Instructor - Electrical Engineering Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Instructor - Electrical Engineering?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Instructor - Electrical Engineering in the United States is $31, which translates to an annual salary of about $64,481.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $39 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27 to $35 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $23 per hour
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Instructor - Electrical Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,148 $6,096 $1,407 $35
Average $64,481 $5,373 $1,240 $31
25th Percentile $55,761 $4,647 $1,072 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Instructor - Electrical Engineering Salaries

An Instructor - Electrical Engineering'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 Instructor - Electrical Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Instructor - Electrical Engineering'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,618
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $61,878
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,128
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,750
  • Expert (over 8 years): $69,009
Levels Salary
Entry Level Instructor - Electrical Engineering$61,618
Intermediate Level Instructor - Electrical Engineering$61,878
Senior Level Instructor - Electrical Engineering$65,128
Specialist Level Instructor - Electrical Engineering$68,750
Expert Level Instructor - Electrical Engineering$69,009
$61,618 0 yr
$61,878 < 2 yrs
$65,128 2-4 yrs
$68,750 5-8 yrs
$69,009 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Instructor - Electrical Engineerings

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: $81,330
  • San Francisco: $80,530
  • Oakland: $78,744

What Skills Can Increase an Instructor - Electrical Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 12.82% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Spring (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): Spring is the season during which the natural world revives and reinvigorates after the colder winter months. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.
  • Safety Standards (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 12.82%
Spring 1.97%
Safety Standards 1.43%
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 Instructor - Electrical Engineering's salary.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 60%.
  • Chemistry: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Care
 $103,170
60%
Chemistry
 $72,864
13%
Analysis
 $71,574
11%
Flexibility
 $70,284
9%
Law Enforcement
 $69,639
8%
Safety Standards
 $69,639
8%
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How Education impacts an Instructor - Electrical Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Instructor - Electrical Engineerings 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 Instructor - Electrical Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree is between $65,711 and $71,517).

Instructor - Electrical Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Instructor - Electrical Engineering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 18.2%
High School 63.6%
Associates 18.2%
Bachelors 18.2%
Masters 63.6%
Doctorate 18.2%
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Instructor - Electrical Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Instructor - Electrical Engineering'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.

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$55,761
Average $64,481/year
$73,148
$4,647
Average $5,373/month
$6,096
$1,072
Average $1,240/week
$1,407
$27
Average $31/hour
$35
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $73,148 $6,096 $1,407 $35
Average $64,481 $5,373 $1,240 $31
25th Percentile $55,761 $4,647 $1,072 $27

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Salary Trends for Instructor - Electrical Engineering

Salaries for an Instructor - Electrical Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,867 in 2023 to around $53,962 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Instructor - Electrical Engineering salary trends, .

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FAQ about Instructor - Electrical Engineering

1. What are the responsibilities of Instructor - Electrical Engineering?

Teaches courses in the discipline area of electrical engineering. Develops and designs curriculum to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensure student engagement. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains records, and assesses student coursework. Typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research.

2. What are the skills of Instructor - Electrical Engineering

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Spring: Spring is the season during which the natural world revives and reinvigorates after the colder winter months. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.

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Safety Standards: Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.

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