Electrical Engineers wage levels by area
Depending on the area, a Electrical Engineers job reaches Level III at $117,021 to $189,072 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
Where each level starts
| Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | |||
| $84,303 | $100,652 | $117,021 | $133,370 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | |||
| $130,687 | $159,890 | $189,072 | $218,276 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | |||
| $81,412 | $99,716 | $118,040 | $136,344 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | |||
| $88,359 | $108,930 | $129,522 | $150,093 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | |||
| $106,039 | $133,973 | $161,887 | $189,821 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | |||
| $89,794 | $117,645 | $145,476 | $173,327 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | |||
| $81,183 | $108,036 | $134,909 | $161,762 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | |||
| $79,436 | $103,772 | $128,087 | $152,423 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | |||
| $93,205 | $125,404 | $157,602 | $189,800 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | |||
| $80,996 | $102,940 | $124,884 | $146,828 |
Annual amounts, rounded up to the dollar. Open an area for hourly rates and an example salary.
What this occupation covers
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864
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