As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Project Engineer in San Jose, CA is $187,354, equivalent to $90 per hour, $3,603 weekly, or $15,613 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Project Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Project Engineer in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $159,850 to $207,171. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($172,957) and 75th percentile ($197,727), while top earners (90th percentile) make $207,171 per year. This $24,770 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Jose Electrical Project Engineer often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 2 statewide for Electrical Project Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Electrical Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $159,850 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $172,957 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $187,354 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $197,727 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Project Engineer Salary $207,171 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
25% $172,957 10% $159,850 90% $207,171 75% $197,727 $187,354 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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