As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Systems Engineer in Scranton, PA is $86,961, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,672 weekly, or $7,247 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Systems Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Systems Engineer in Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $71,484 to $102,387. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,860) and 75th percentile ($95,036), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,387 per year. This $16,176 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Scranton Electrical Systems Engineer often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 533 statewide for Electrical Systems 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 Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $71,484 Scranton, PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $78,860 Scranton, PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $86,961 Scranton, PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $95,036 Scranton, PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $102,387 Scranton, PA August 01, 2026
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    Electrical Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Electrical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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