Design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment. Research and design electrical components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use, and oversee their installation.
Pay
$74,670
Lower reported wage
$111,910
Median
$175,460
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.
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Complete a related engineering bachelor’s program with calculus, circuits, digital systems, and laboratory or field study.
Apply knowledge through design projects, internships, or cooperative education; employers value practical experience.
Begin engineering work. If you later need to approve projects or serve the public independently, check your state’s FE, experience, and PE requirements.
Entry-level electrical engineers do not need a PE license. Experienced engineers may seek it to oversee work, approve plans, or provide services directly to the public.[1]
Search CareerOneStop by occupation and state, then confirm the rules with the issuing agency. Coverage is incomplete; an empty result does not mean no license is required.
