Electrical Engineering Specialist Salary in the United States

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Electrical Engineering Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Electrical Engineering Specialist make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Electrical Engineering Specialist in the United States is around $54,930, with an hourly rate of $26. The average salary ranges from $45,295 (10th percentile) to $64,854 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $49,887 (25th percentile) and $60,125 (75th percentile). An Electrical Engineering Specialist's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Electrical Engineering Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $60,125 $5,010 $1,156 $29
Average $54,930 $4,578 $1,056 $26
25th Percentile $49,887 $4,157 $959 $24
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How much does an Electrical Engineering Specialist make by hour, week, month, and year?

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$49,887
Average $54,930/year
$60,125
$4,157
Average $4,578/month
$5,010
$959
Average $1,056/week
$1,156
$24
Average $26/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $60,125 $5,010 $1,156 $29
Average $54,930 $4,578 $1,056 $26
25th Percentile $49,887 $4,157 $959 $24

How does experience level affect an Electrical Engineering Specialist's Salary?

An entry-level Electrical Engineering Specialist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $54,166. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $54,548. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $55,465. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $56,076, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $56,229.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Electrical Engineering Specialist $54,166
Intermediate Level Electrical Engineering Specialist $54,548
Senior Level Electrical Engineering Specialist $55,465
Specialist Level Electrical Engineering Specialist $56,076
Expert Level Electrical Engineering Specialist $56,229
$54,166 0 yr
$54,548 < 2 yrs
$55,465 2-4 yrs
$56,076 5-8 yrs
$56,229 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Electrical Engineering Specialist vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for an Electrical Engineering Specialist is $60,588.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $59,781.
  • In New Jersey, an Electrical Engineering Specialist earns $59,539 per year.

How much does salary of Electrical Engineering Specialist vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for an Electrical Engineering Specialist is $68,603.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $63,659.
  • In Boston, MA, an Electrical Engineering Specialist earns $61,264 per year.

What are the salaries of an Electrical Engineering Specialist with different levels of education?

Salaries for Electrical Engineering Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for an Electrical Engineering Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $48,242 - $51,989. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Electrical Engineering Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Electrical Engineering Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 13.6%
Associates 45.2%
Bachelors 37.9%
Masters 2.3%
Doctorate 0.6%
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What is the salary trend of Electrical Engineering Specialist?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Electrical Engineering Specialist compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $63,744 in 2023 to approximately $62,039 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Electrical Engineering Specialist salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Electrical Engineering Specialist Over Time

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$63,744
2024
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Electrical Engineering Specialist bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 71.6%
Bonuses -3.8%
Social Security 5.2%
401k/403b 2.9%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 10.8%
Pension 3.7%
Time Off 8.4%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $54,930 71.6%
Bonus $-2,920 -3.8%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $3,999 5.2%
401K/403B $2,196 2.9%
Disability $1,046 1.4%
Healthcare $8,262 10.8%
Pension $2,823 3.7%
Time Off $6,434 8.4%
Total Compensation $76,770 100%
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