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Electrical Engineers
National median $120,630 , about 198,750 jobs nationwide (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Local pay range | Local jobs in field | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $187,060 | $157,150 to $218,170 | 4,160 | 110.4 |
| San Francisco | $166,030 | $124,720 to $204,490 | 2,470 | 115.6 |
| Austin | $145,360 | $110,310 to $202,060 | 4,070 | 98.1 |
| Seattle | $140,210 | $109,330 to $169,440 | 4,930 | 111.1 |
| Los Angeles | $139,780 | $103,770 to $179,520 | 8,970 | 113.6 |
Local salary guide May 2025. Cost of living index (2024), US average = 100. We only list metros with a published median. Missing cells are not imputed.