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

An Electrical Engineer Designer's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Engineer Designer (0-2 years)earns $85,670, an Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,844, an Electrical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $126,307, an Electrical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $150,392, an Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,490,

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

Electrical Engineer Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Engineer Designer roles are District of Columbia $91,379, California $91,033, Massachusetts $89,819. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Engineer Designer roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Engineer Designer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Lead Designer: $152,306; Electrical and Instrumentation Designer: $108,349; Assistant Electrical Designer: $98,616; Senior Electrical Designer: $85,761; Electrical Designer III: $84,305.

Electrical Engineer Designer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Electrical Engineer Designer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Engineer Designer in Hawaii is $86,262 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,649
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,411 to $94,316
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,263

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Electrical Engineer Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,316	$7,860	$1,814	$45
Average	$86,262	$7,189	$1,659	$41
25th Percentile	$78,411	$6,534	$1,508	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Engineer Designer Salaries

An Electrical Engineer Designer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Electrical Engineer Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Engineer Designer'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): $85,670
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,844
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,307
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,392
Expert (over 8 years): $174,490

Levels	Salary
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineer Designer	$85,670
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineer Designer	$103,844
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineer Designer	$126,307
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineer Designer	$150,392
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineer Designer	$174,490

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

District of Columbia: $91,379.
California: $91,033.
Massachusetts: $89,819.

District of Columbia $91,379 California $91,033 Massachusetts $89,819 Washington $89,489 New Jersey $89,456 Alaska $89,341 Connecticut $88,202 New York $87,740

Hawaii $86,262 Rhode Island $85,569 Maryland $85,099 Minnesota $84,455 Colorado $84,207 Illinois $84,125 Oregon $83,811 Delaware $83,580

New Hampshire $83,435 Virginia $83,110 Pennsylvania $82,161 Nevada $81,682 North Dakota $81,525 Michigan $81,277 Wisconsin $81,187 Vermont $81,005

Texas $80,502 Maine $80,469 Arizona $80,419 Ohio $80,361 Georgia $79,602 Indiana $79,222 Wyoming $79,148 Utah $79,033

Iowa $78,983 Kansas $78,587 Louisiana $78,471 North Carolina $78,430 Missouri $78,414 Florida $78,092 Montana $77,918 Nebraska $77,753

Kentucky $77,663 South Carolina $77,332 Tennessee $77,126 Idaho $77,044 New Mexico $76,441 Oklahoma $76,309 Alabama $75,822 South Dakota $75,005

Arkansas $74,559 West Virginia $74,320 Mississippi $73,602

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Engineer Designers

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:

Aiea: $85,825
Anahola: $85,247
Captain Cook: $85,247

Aiea, HI $85,825 Anahola, HI $85,247 Captain Cook, HI $85,247 Eleele, HI $85,247 Ewa Beach, HI $85,825 Kapolei, HI $85,635 Haiku, HI $85,247 Hakalau, HI $85,247

Haleiwa, HI $85,247 Hana, HI $85,247 Hanalei, HI $85,247 Hanamaulu, HI $85,247 Hanapepe, HI $85,247 Hauula, HI $85,437 Hawaii National Park, HI $85,247 Hawi, HI $85,247

Hilo, HI $85,247 Princeville, HI $85,247 Holualoa, HI $85,247 Honaunau, HI $85,247 Honokaa, HI $85,247 Honomu, HI $85,247 Hoolehua, HI $85,247 Kaaawa, HI $85,594

Kahuku, HI $85,247 Kahului, HI $85,247 Kailua, HI $85,825 Ocean View, HI $85,247 Waikoloa, HI $85,247 Keauhou, HI $85,247 Kailua Kona, HI $85,247 Kalaheo, HI $85,247

Kalaupapa, HI $85,247 Kamuela, HI $85,247 Kaneohe, HI $85,825 Kapaa, HI $85,247 Kaumakani, HI $85,247 Kaunakakai, HI $85,247 Keaau, HI $85,247 Kealakekua, HI $85,247

Kealia, HI $85,247 Kekaha, HI $85,247 Kihei, HI $85,247 Kilauea, HI $85,247 Kapaau, HI $85,247 Koloa, HI $85,247 Kualapuu, HI $85,247 Kunia, HI $85,553

Kurtistown, HI $85,247 Lahaina, HI $85,247 Laie, HI $85,321 Lanai City, HI $85,247 Laupahoehoe, HI $85,247 Lawai, HI $85,247 Lihue, HI $85,247 Makawao, HI $85,247

Makaweli, HI $85,247 Maunaloa, HI $85,247 Mountain View, HI $85,247 Naalehu, HI $85,247 Ninole, HI $85,247 Ookala, HI $85,247 Paauilo, HI $85,247 Pahala, HI $85,247

Pahoa, HI $85,247 Paia, HI $85,247 Papaaloa, HI $85,247 Papaikou, HI $85,247 Pearl City, HI $85,825 Pepeekeo, HI $85,247 Puunene, HI $85,247 Volcano, HI $85,247

Wahiawa, HI $85,553 Pukalani, HI $85,247 Mililani, HI $85,668 Kula, HI $85,247 Waialua, HI $85,247 Waianae, HI $85,321 Wailuku, HI $85,247 Waimanalo, HI $85,825

Waimea, HI $85,247 Waipahu, HI $85,784 Honolulu, HI $85,825 J B P H H, HI $85,825 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $85,594 Schofield Barracks, HI $85,520 Fort Shafter, HI $85,825 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $85,825

Camp H M Smith, HI $85,825 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $85,784 Wake Island, HI $85,825

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

Understanding how an Electrical Engineer Designer'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$78,411

Average $86,262/year

$94,316

$6,534

Average $7,189/month

$7,860

$1,508

Average $1,659/week

$1,814

$38

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,316	$7,860	$1,814	$45
Average	$86,262	$7,189	$1,659	$41
25th Percentile	$78,411	$6,534	$1,508	$38

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