What are the main factors that influence an Electric Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Electric Engineer?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Electric Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Electric Engineer's salary?

An Electric Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $73,794 for beginners, reaching about $108,801 at mid-level, and approach $150,287 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Electric Engineer?

Electric Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electric Engineer roles are District of Columbia $134,864, California $134,352, Massachusetts $132,561. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electric Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Electric Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electric Power Engineer: $169,913; Electric and Gas Operations Manager: $157,916; Electric and Gas Operations Superintendent: $120,723; Electric Distribution Engineer: $100,277; Electric Lineman: $83,187.

Electric Engineer Salary in South Dakota

How much does an Electric Engineer make in South Dakota? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electric Engineer in South Dakota is $110,697 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, an Electric Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,087
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,500 to $119,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,946

10% $96,946

50% (Median) $110,697

90% $128,087

Electric Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,800	$9,983	$2,304	$58
Average	$110,697	$9,225	$2,129	$53
25th Percentile	$103,500	$8,625	$1,990	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Electric Engineer Salaries

An Electric Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Electric Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electric Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $73,794
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,449
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,801
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,549
Expert (over 8 years): $150,287

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Electrical Engineer I	less than 1 year	$73,794
Electrical Engineer II	1-2 years	$89,449
Electric Engineer	2-4 years	$108,801
Electrical Engineer IV	5-8 years	$129,549
Electrical Engineer V	over 8 years	$150,287

How Do Electric Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Electric Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $134,864.
California: $134,352.
Massachusetts: $132,561.

District of Columbia $134,864 California $134,352 Massachusetts $132,561 Washington $132,074 New Jersey $132,026 Alaska $131,855 Connecticut $130,174 New York $129,492

Hawaii $127,312 Rhode Island $126,288 Maryland $125,594 Minnesota $124,644 Colorado $124,279 Illinois $124,157 Oregon $123,694 Delaware $123,353

New Hampshire $123,139 Virginia $122,659 Pennsylvania $121,258 Nevada $120,551 North Dakota $120,320 Michigan $119,955 Wisconsin $119,821 Vermont $119,553

Texas $118,810 Maine $118,761 Arizona $118,688 Ohio $118,603 Georgia $117,482 Indiana $116,922 Wyoming $116,812 Utah $116,641

Iowa $116,568 Kansas $115,984 Louisiana $115,813 North Carolina $115,752 Missouri $115,728 Florida $115,253 Montana $114,997 Nebraska $114,753

Kentucky $114,619 South Carolina $114,132 Tennessee $113,828 Idaho $113,706 New Mexico $112,817 Oklahoma $112,622 Alabama $111,903 South Dakota $110,697

Arkansas $110,040 West Virginia $109,686 Mississippi $108,627

Top Paying Cities for Electric Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Alcester: $111,851
Aurora: $112,445
Baltic: $111,236

Alcester, SD $111,851

Aurora, SD $112,445

Baltic, SD $111,236

Beresford, SD $111,565

Brandon, SD $111,008

Brookings, SD $112,652

Burbank, SD $111,452

Canistota, SD $111,618

Canton, SD $111,301

Centerville, SD $111,572

Chancellor, SD $111,288

Chester, SD $111,563

Colman, SD $111,928

Colton, SD $111,462

Crooks, SD $111,175

Davis, SD $111,435

Dell Rapids, SD $111,440

Egan, SD $111,739

Elk Point, SD $111,100

Elkton, SD $112,515

Fairview, SD $111,465

Flandreau, SD $112,102

Freeman, SD $111,980

Garretson, SD $111,256

Gayville, SD $112,167

Harrisburg, SD $111,079

Hartford, SD $111,249

Hudson, SD $111,554

Humboldt, SD $111,407

Hurley, SD $111,576

Irene, SD $111,889

Jefferson, SD $110,685

Lennox, SD $111,289

Lesterville, SD $112,085

Lyons, SD $111,278

Madison, SD $112,148

Marion, SD $111,651

Menno, SD $112,026

Mission Hill, SD $112,110

Monroe, SD $111,530

Belle Fourche, SD $111,962

Black Hawk, SD $108,536

Box Elder, SD $108,677

Buffalo, SD $111,758

Buffalo Gap, SD $110,879

Camp Crook, SD $111,865

Caputa, SD $109,202

Custer, SD $110,641

Deadwood, SD $109,959

Edgemont, SD $111,702

Enning, SD $110,830

Fairburn, SD $109,618

Fort Meade, SD $109,607

Hermosa, SD $109,180

Hill City, SD $109,919

Hot Springs, SD $111,617

Howes, SD $111,076

Interior, SD $111,254

Keystone, SD $109,071

Kyle, SD $111,491

Lead, SD $110,966

Ludlow, SD $112,198

Manderson, SD $111,672

Mud Butte, SD $111,144

Nemo, SD $109,225

Newell, SD $111,360

New Underwood, SD $109,206

Nisland, SD $111,606

Oelrichs, SD $111,387

Oglala, SD $111,580

Oral, SD $111,284

Owanka, SD $109,744

Piedmont, SD $108,617

Pine Ridge, SD $111,789

Porcupine, SD $111,452

Pringle, SD $110,985

Quinn, SD $111,093

Redig, SD $110,962

Saint Onge, SD $111,277

Scenic, SD $110,488

Smithwick, SD $111,424

Spearfish, SD $111,779

Sturgis, SD $109,259

Union Center, SD $110,904

Vale, SD $110,555

Wall, SD $110,932

Wasta, SD $110,371

White Owl, SD $111,127

Whitewood, SD $110,808

Wounded Knee, SD $111,678

Leola, SD $112,339

Long Lake, SD $112,511

Mansfield, SD $112,273

Mellette, SD $112,378

Northville, SD $112,258

Onaka, SD $111,822

Orient, SD $111,991

Pierpont, SD $112,371

Redfield, SD $112,552

Rockham, SD $112,124

Roscoe, SD $111,925

Selby, SD $111,731

Seneca, SD $111,751

Stratford, SD $112,384

Tolstoy, SD $111,758

Tulare, SD $112,396

Turton, SD $112,403

Warner, SD $112,515

Westport, SD $112,360

Pierre, SD $102,622

Agar, SD $105,292

Belvidere, SD $111,091

Blunt, SD $102,622

Burke, SD $111,960

Colome, SD $111,824

Dallas, SD $111,790

Draper, SD $108,339

Fort Pierre, SD $102,922

Gregory, SD $111,909

Hamill, SD $111,632

Harrold, SD $103,221

Hayes, SD $109,947

Herrick, SD $111,897

Holabird, SD $105,549

Ideal, SD $111,602

Kadoka, SD $111,219

Kennebec, SD $109,973

Long Valley, SD $111,214

Lower Brule, SD $109,828

Martin, SD $111,482

Midland, SD $110,853

Milesville, SD $110,925

Mission, SD $111,720

Murdo, SD $110,167

Norris, SD $111,387

Okaton, SD $111,105

Okreek, SD $111,657

Onida, SD $103,629

Parmelee, SD $111,586

Philip, SD $111,087

Presho, SD $109,150

Reliance, SD $111,695

Rosebud, SD $111,842

Saint Charles, SD $112,019

Saint Francis, SD $111,628

Tuthill, SD $111,348

Vivian, SD $108,677

Wanblee, SD $111,422

White River, SD $111,372

Winner, SD $111,720

Witten, SD $111,521

Wood, SD $111,359

Mobridge, SD $111,755

Bison, SD $111,476

Bullhead, SD $112,329

Cherry Creek, SD $111,187

Dupree, SD $111,211

Eagle Butte, SD $111,327

Faith, SD $111,177

Glencross, SD $111,272

Glenham, SD $111,795

Herreid, SD $112,222

Isabel, SD $111,250

Keldron, SD $111,787

Lantry, SD $111,379

Lemmon, SD $112,205

Little Eagle, SD $112,312

Lodgepole, SD $111,903

Mc Intosh, SD $111,956

Mc Laughlin, SD $111,857

Meadow, SD $111,220

Morristown, SD $112,070

Mound City, SD $112,021

Pollock, SD $112,443

Prairie City, SD $111,621

Ralph, SD $111,985

Reva, SD $111,627

Ridgeview, SD $111,382

Timber Lake, SD $111,438

Trail City, SD $111,403

Wakpala, SD $111,859

Walker, SD $112,037

Watauga, SD $111,784

Whitehorse, SD $111,500

Rapid City, SD $108,517

Ellsworth Afb, SD $108,517

Allen, SD $111,481

Batesland, SD $111,527

Montrose, SD $111,619

North Sioux City, SD $110,511

Nunda, SD $112,093

Oldham, SD $112,340

Olivet, SD $112,077

Parker, SD $111,470

Ramona, SD $112,142

Renner, SD $111,105

Rowena, SD $111,030

Rutland, SD $111,995

Salem, SD $112,002

Scotland, SD $112,253

Sinai, SD $112,696

Springfield, SD $112,387

Tabor, SD $112,312

Tea, SD $111,166

Trent, SD $111,589

Tyndall, SD $112,281

Utica, SD $112,086

Valley Springs, SD $111,097

Vermillion, SD $112,111

Viborg, SD $111,859

Volga, SD $112,433

Volin, SD $111,984

Wakonda, SD $111,869

Wentworth, SD $111,954

Winfred, SD $112,009

Worthing, SD $111,272

Yankton, SD $112,540

Sioux Falls, SD $111,002

Vienna, SD $112,635

Wallace, SD $112,567

Waubay, SD $112,515

Webster, SD $112,541

White, SD $112,716

Willow Lake, SD $112,762

Wilmot, SD $112,624

Mitchell, SD $112,643

Alexandria, SD $112,228

Alpena, SD $112,418

Armour, SD $112,187

Artesian, SD $112,401

Avon, SD $112,217

Bonesteel, SD $111,999

Bridgewater, SD $111,928

Canova, SD $112,079

Carpenter, SD $112,679

Carthage, SD $112,427

Cavour, SD $112,576

Chamberlain, SD $112,068

Corsica, SD $112,208

Dante, SD $112,152

Delmont, SD $112,157

Dimock, SD $112,281

Emery, SD $112,113

Ethan, SD $112,340

Fairfax, SD $112,019

Fedora, SD $112,304

Fort Thompson, SD $110,752

Fulton, SD $112,319

Gann Valley, SD $111,836

Geddes, SD $112,046

Harrison, SD $112,130

Highmore, SD $109,973

Stephan, SD $110,460

Hitchcock, SD $112,485

Howard, SD $112,360

Huron, SD $112,869

Iroquois, SD $112,601

Kaylor, SD $112,403

Kimball, SD $112,063

Lake Andes, SD $112,226

Lane, SD $112,653

Letcher, SD $112,350

Marty, SD $112,585

Miller, SD $112,167

Mount Vernon, SD $112,277

New Holland, SD $112,444

Oacoma, SD $111,968

Parkston, SD $112,326

Pickstown, SD $112,398

Plankinton, SD $112,259

Platte, SD $112,068

Pukwana, SD $111,988

Ree Heights, SD $111,429

Saint Lawrence, SD $112,172

Spencer, SD $112,064

Stickney, SD $112,186

Tripp, SD $112,217

Virgil, SD $112,323

Wagner, SD $112,239

Wessington, SD $112,239

Wessington Springs, SD $112,222

White Lake, SD $112,111

Wolsey, SD $112,461

Woonsocket, SD $112,410

Yale, SD $112,667

Aberdeen, SD $112,678

Akaska, SD $111,672

Amherst, SD $112,505

Andover, SD $112,343

Ashton, SD $112,322

Barnard, SD $112,477

Bath, SD $112,442

Bowdle, SD $111,882

Brentford, SD $112,526

Britton, SD $112,822

Claremont, SD $112,410

Columbia, SD $112,275

Conde, SD $112,395

Cresbard, SD $112,118

Doland, SD $112,635

Eureka, SD $112,278

Faulkton, SD $112,108

Ferney, SD $112,805

Frankfort, SD $112,628

Frederick, SD $112,506

Gettysburg, SD $111,055

Groton, SD $112,454

Hecla, SD $112,667

Hosmer, SD $112,099

Houghton, SD $112,191

Hoven, SD $111,792

Ipswich, SD $112,215

Java, SD $111,723

Langford, SD $112,354

Lebanon, SD $111,242

Watertown, SD $112,869

Arlington, SD $112,569

Astoria, SD $112,749

Badger, SD $112,767

Big Stone City, SD $112,930

Bradley, SD $112,532

Brandt, SD $112,673

Bristol, SD $112,442

Bruce, SD $112,550

Bryant, SD $112,712

Castlewood, SD $112,643

Claire City, SD $112,813

Clark, SD $112,725

Clear Lake, SD $112,683

Corona, SD $112,815

De Smet, SD $112,667

Eden, SD $112,467

Erwin, SD $112,596

Estelline, SD $112,624

Florence, SD $112,588

Garden City, SD $112,607

Gary, SD $112,755

Goodwin, SD $112,540

Grenville, SD $112,438

Hayti, SD $112,685

Hazel, SD $112,634

Henry, SD $112,636

Kranzburg, SD $113,055

Labolt, SD $112,551

Lake City, SD $112,655

Lake Norden, SD $112,739

Lake Preston, SD $112,630

Marvin, SD $112,431

Milbank, SD $112,912

New Effington, SD $113,053

Ortley, SD $112,455

Peever, SD $112,606

Raymond, SD $112,662

Revillo, SD $112,619

Rosholt, SD $113,026

Roslyn, SD $112,416

Sisseton, SD $112,674

South Shore, SD $112,465

Stockholm, SD $112,466

Strandburg, SD $112,454

Summit, SD $112,461

Toronto, SD $112,629

Twin Brooks, SD $112,423

Veblen, SD $112,869

Electric Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electric Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Electric Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electric Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electric Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$132,837	$64.0	20%
Healthcare	$127,302	$61.0	15%
Biotechnology	$121,767	$59.0	10%
Insurance	$121,767	$59.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$121,767	$59.0	10%

Electric Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electric Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$103,500

Average $110,697/year

$119,800

$8,625

Average $9,225/month

$9,983

$1,990

Average $2,129/week

$2,304

$50

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,800	$9,983	$2,304	$58
Average	$110,697	$9,225	$2,129	$53
25th Percentile	$103,500	$8,625	$1,990	$50

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