Electrical Distribution Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Electrical Distribution Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Distribution Engineer in the United States is $98,086 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,020
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,093 to $105,903
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,636
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Electrical Distribution Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $105,903 $8,825 $2,037 $51
Average $98,086 $8,174 $1,886 $47
25th Percentile $92,093 $7,674 $1,771 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Distribution Engineer Salaries

An Electrical Distribution Engineer'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 Distribution Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Distribution Engineer'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): $94,498
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,676
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,000
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,040
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,257
Levels Salary
Entry Level Electrical Distribution Engineer$94,498
Intermediate Level Electrical Distribution Engineer$94,676
Senior Level Electrical Distribution Engineer$97,000
Specialist Level Electrical Distribution Engineer$100,040
Expert Level Electrical Distribution Engineer$100,257
$94,498 0 yr
$94,676 < 2 yrs
$97,000 2-4 yrs
$100,040 5-8 yrs
$100,257 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Electrical Distribution Engineers

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: $123,716
  • San Francisco: $122,500
  • Oakland: $119,783

What Skills Can Increase an Electrical Distribution Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.94% 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 3.23% 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 1.57% 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 7.94%
AutoCAD 3.23%
CAD 1.57%
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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 Distribution Engineer's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Prototyping: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • PCB Design: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
 $102,009
4%
Prototyping
 $102,009
4%
PCB Design
 $101,029
3%
Analysis
 $100,048
2%
Consulting
 $100,048
2%
Leadership
 $100,048
2%
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How Education impacts an Electrical Distribution Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electrical Distribution Engineers 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 Distribution Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $91,997 and $96,015).

Electrical Distribution Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Electrical Distribution Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 0.7%
Associates 1.2%
Bachelors 50.3%
Masters 44.4%
Doctorate 3.3%
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Electrical Distribution Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Distribution Engineer'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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$92,093
Average $98,086/year
$105,903
$7,674
Average $8,174/month
$8,825
$1,771
Average $1,886/week
$2,037
$44
Average $47/hour
$51
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $105,903 $8,825 $2,037 $51
Average $98,086 $8,174 $1,886 $47
25th Percentile $92,093 $7,674 $1,771 $44

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Salary Trends for Electrical Distribution Engineer

Salaries for an Electrical Distribution Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,602 in 2023 to around $102,198 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrical Distribution Engineer salary trends, .

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