Electrical Engineering Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Electrical Engineering Assistant make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Engineering Assistant in the United States is $82,022 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,198
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,644 to $89,442
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,017
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Electrical Engineering Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $89,442 $7,454 $1,720 $43
Average $82,022 $6,835 $1,577 $39
25th Percentile $73,644 $6,137 $1,416 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Engineering Assistant Salaries

An Electrical Engineering Assistant'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 Engineering Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Engineering Assistant'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): $83,767
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $101,538
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,501
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,052
  • Expert (over 8 years): $170,614
Levels Salary
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Assistant$83,767
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Assistant$101,538
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Assistant$123,501
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Assistant$147,052
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Assistant$170,614
$83,767 0 yr
$101,538 < 2 yrs
$123,501 2-4 yrs
$147,052 5-8 yrs
$170,614 > 8 yrs
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How Do Electrical Engineering Assistant 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 Engineering Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,815.
  • California: $90,470.
  • Massachusetts: $89,264.

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Engineering Assistants

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: $103,454
  • San Francisco: $102,437
  • Oakland: $100,165

What Skills Can Increase an Electrical Engineering Assistant'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.
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Analysis 7.91%
Design Engineering 3.02%
Programming 1.59%
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 Engineering Assistant'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
 $99,246
21%
Circuit Design
 $86,123
5%
Prototyping
 $85,303
4%
Product Development
 $84,483
3%
System Design
 $84,483
3%
Collaboration
 $83,662
2%
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How Education impacts an Electrical Engineering Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electrical Engineering Assistants 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 Engineering Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $78,469 and $81,318).

Electrical Engineering Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Electrical Engineering Assistant
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 Engineering Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Engineering Assistant'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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$73,644
Average $82,022/year
$89,442
$6,137
Average $6,835/month
$7,454
$1,416
Average $1,577/week
$1,720
$35
Average $39/hour
$43
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $89,442 $7,454 $1,720 $43
Average $82,022 $6,835 $1,577 $39
25th Percentile $73,644 $6,137 $1,416 $35

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Salary Trends for Electrical Engineering Assistant

Salaries for an Electrical Engineering Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $94,054 in 2023 to around $91,168 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrical Engineering Assistant salary trends, .

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