Electrical Engineers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$111,910
↑ 30.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Electrical Engineers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Electrical Engineers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.2% since 2011 ($85,920 → $111,910)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $111,910
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,910 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $106,950 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $103,320 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $100,420 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | $100,830 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | $98,530 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $96,640 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $95,060 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | $94,210 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | $93,010 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $91,410 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | $89,180 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $87,920 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | $85,920 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.