SOC 17-2072 · May 2025 · United States
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer across the United States is $130,220 per year, measured over 96,900 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $160,520.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Pay for this occupation varies by 97.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $160,520 and Iowa pays $81,330.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $160,520 | 20,830 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $158,730 | 1,820 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $157,040 | 400 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $155,650 | 3,390 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $138,230 | 5,910 | |
| 6 | New Mexico | $136,990 | 1,110 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $136,360 | 970 | |
| 8 | Texas | $132,220 | 9,520 | |
| 9 | Washington | $130,270 | 1,950 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $129,390 | 960 |
States with the most Electronics Engineers, Except Computer jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 20,830 | $160,520 | |
| 2 | Texas | 9,520 | $132,220 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 6,080 | $127,010 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 5,910 | $138,230 | |
| 5 | Florida | 5,280 | $116,860 | |
| 6 | Maryland | 3,390 | $155,650 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 3,280 | $119,990 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 3,240 | $118,830 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 2,960 | $127,200 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 2,630 | $123,010 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $194,370 | 5,970 |
| 2 | Santa Cruz | $182,840 | 30 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $172,290 | 290 |
| 4 | Austin | $162,960 | 1,960 |
| 5 | Raleigh | $162,800 | 510 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $162,440 | 2,000 |
| 7 | Lexington Park | $156,750 | 580 |
| 8 | Baltimore | $156,520 | 1,880 |
| 9 | San Diego | $156,480 | 3,450 |
| 10 | Durham | $155,680 | 290 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.