17-2071

Electrical Engineers

Role Overview

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Excludes “Computer Hardware Engineers” (17-2061).

Recommended Majors

Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other. Electromechanical Engineering. Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Related Careers

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Aerospace Engineers Aerospace Engineers Agricultural Engineers Agricultural Engineers Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
New Mexico	$143,850
California	$140,360
District of Columbia	$138,860
New Hampshire	$131,790
Washington	$130,730
Idaho	$128,960
Massachusetts	$126,010
New Jersey	$125,120
Maryland	$124,450
Virginia	$122,320
Vermont	$118,050
Alabama	$115,870
Colorado	$112,880
New York	$112,550
Wyoming	$111,740

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What is the job outlook for this career?

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$111,910

Projected Growth (10yr)

+7.2%

Avg. annual openings

11.7k

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