Assistant Electrical Designer Salary in the United States

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Electrical Designer in the United States is $98,553 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,844
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,329 to $112,315
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,289
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Assistant Electrical Designer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $112,315 $9,360 $2,160 $54
Average $98,553 $8,213 $1,895 $47
25th Percentile $85,329 $7,111 $1,641 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Electrical Designer Salaries

An Assistant Electrical 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

  • District of Columbia: $109,118.
  • California: $108,704.
  • Massachusetts: $107,255.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Electrical 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:

  • San Jose: $124,305
  • San Francisco: $123,083
  • Oakland: $120,353

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Electrical Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
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 Assistant Electrical Designer's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$108,408
10%
Leadership
$105,452
7%
Collaboration
$101,510
3%
Problem Solving
$100,524
2%
Initiative
$99,539
1%
Coordination
$98,553
0%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Electrical Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Electrical Designers 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 Assistant Electrical Designer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $92,254 and $105,488).

Assistant Electrical Designer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Electrical Designer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 17.9%
Associates 2.6%
Bachelors 17.9%
Masters 12.8%
Doctorate 66.7%
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Assistant Electrical Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Electrical 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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Electrical Designer

Salaries for an Assistant Electrical Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,973 in 2023 to around $53,098 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Electrical Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Electrical Designer Over Time

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