Electrical engineers are in high demand globally, with certain countries and cities offering particularly competitive salaries.
Top Countries:
Switzerland: Electrical engineers in Switzerland earn an average annual salary of CHF 90,700. Entry-level positions start at CHF 80,519, while experienced professionals can earn up to CHF 102,409.
United States: In the U.S., the average salary for electrical engineers is approximately USD 84,181. The demand for skilled engineers is expected to increase, with about 17,800 new job openings anticipated annually over the next decade.
Denmark: Electrical engineers in Denmark have an average annual salary of DKK 486,036. Entry-level positions offer around DKK 462,241, while experienced professionals can earn up to DKK 596,097.
Top Cities in the United States:
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA: Electrical engineers in this area have a median annual wage of $155,480, with a cost-of-living adjusted median of $138,698.
Austin-Round Rock, TX: The median annual wage for electrical engineers is $127,110, adjusted to $124,862 for cost of living.
Fresno, CA: Electrical engineers earn a median annual wage of $128,020, with a cost-of-living adjusted median of $128,277.