Electrical Distribution Designer Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Distribution Designer in the United States is $77,285 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,717
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,064 to $83,792
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,490
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Electrical Distribution Designer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,792 $6,983 $1,611 $40
Average $77,285 $6,440 $1,486 $37
25th Percentile $70,064 $5,839 $1,347 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Distribution Designer Salaries

An Electrical Distribution 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.

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Distribution 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: $97,479
  • San Francisco: $96,412
  • Oakland: $94,380

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Consulting (Mentioned in 3.63% Job Postings): Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 3.32% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Wiring Diagram (Mentioned in 1.45% Job Postings): A pictorial representation of all the electrical connections in a specific circuit. These diagrams are an effective way of showing how wires are interconnected with different components in a system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Consulting 3.63%
Microsoft Office 3.32%
Wiring Diagram 1.45%
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 Distribution Designer's salary.
  • Electrical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Electrical Engineering
$81,922
6%
Consulting
$81,149
5%
Scheduling
$81,149
5%
Analysis
$80,376
4%
Initiative
$79,603
3%
Listening
$79,603
3%
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Electrical Distribution Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electrical Distribution Designer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Electrical Distribution Designer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electrical Distribution Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electrical Distribution Designer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$92,742$45.020%
Aerospace & Defense$85,013$41.010%
Biotechnology$85,013$41.010%
Financial Services$85,013$41.010%
Insurance$85,013$41.010%

How Education impacts an Electrical Distribution Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electrical Distribution Designers enter the field with a Associate'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 Designer with a Associate's Degree is between $66,385 and $70,277).

Electrical Distribution Designer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Electrical Distribution Designer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.4%
High School 17.1%
Associates 34.1%
Bachelors 36.6%
Masters 9.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Electrical Distribution Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Distribution 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Electrical Distribution Designer

Salaries for an Electrical Distribution Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,037 in 2023 to around $68,864 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrical Distribution Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Electrical Distribution Designer Over Time

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2023
$69,037
2024
$69,379
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FAQ about Electrical Distribution Designer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Electrical Distribution Designer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Electrical Distribution Designer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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