Electrical Engineering Consultant Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Engineering Consultant in the United States is $160,301 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $176,782
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $148,274 to $168,928
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $137,324
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Electrical Engineering Consultant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $168,928 $14,077 $3,249 $81
Average $160,301 $13,358 $3,083 $77
25th Percentile $148,274 $12,356 $2,851 $71
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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Engineering Consultant Salaries

An Electrical Engineering Consultant'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 Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Engineering Consultant'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): $117,850
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $140,323
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $162,806
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $195,945
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,070
Levels Salary
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Consultant$117,850
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Consultant$140,323
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Consultant$162,806
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Consultant$195,945
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Consultant$96,070
$117,850 0 yr
$140,323 < 2 yrs
$162,806 2-4 yrs
$195,945 5-8 yrs
$96,070 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Electrical Engineering Consultants

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: $202,188
  • San Francisco: $200,200
  • Oakland: $195,760

What Skills Can Increase an Electrical Engineering Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.44% 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 3.02% 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 1.58% 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
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Analysis 8.44%
AutoCAD 3.02%
CAD 1.58%
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 Consultant's salary.
  • Renewable Energy: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Prototyping: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Renewable Energy
 $174,728
9%
Insight
 $168,316
5%
Prototyping
 $165,110
3%
Communicates Effectively
 $165,110
3%
Schematic
 $165,110
3%
System Design
 $165,110
3%
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How Education impacts an Electrical Engineering Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electrical Engineering Consultants 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 Consultant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $164,616 and $172,376).

Electrical Engineering Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Electrical Engineering Consultant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 0.6%
Associates 0.6%
Bachelors 43.2%
Masters 38.0%
Doctorate 17.6%
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Electrical Engineering Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Engineering Consultant'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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$148,274
Average $160,301/year
$168,928
$12,356
Average $13,358/month
$14,077
$2,851
Average $3,083/week
$3,249
$71
Average $77/hour
$81
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $168,928 $14,077 $3,249 $81
Average $160,301 $13,358 $3,083 $77
25th Percentile $148,274 $12,356 $2,851 $71

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Salary Trends for Electrical Engineering Consultant

Salaries for an Electrical Engineering Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $146,888 in 2023 to around $141,071 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrical Engineering Consultant salary trends, .

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