Electrical Engineers Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Electrical Engineers occupation accounted for over 182 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting a decrease of 2% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $114,050, and the median wage was $103,320. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 84.2%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Manufacturing held the largest number of jobs for the Electrical Engineers occupation, employing over 60 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $112,940, with a median wage of $103,280. There was a decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -0.4% to -1%, indicating industry sector wages lagged national wage trends.

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 58 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $111,650, and the median wage was $102,700. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 2.1% to -2.1%.

The Utilities sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 19 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $113,330 and the median wage was $105,950. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 2.2% to -0.6%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Electrical Engineers occupation, we find that Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area had the highest concentration of jobs (6.1 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $116,850, and a median wage of $121,490. The location variance to the national average was 2.5%. Jackson, MI had the next highest concentration of jobs (5.7 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $103,520 and a median wage of $99,520. The industry variance to the national average was -9.2%. Huntsville, AL had 5.1 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $111,720 and a median wage of $103,280. The industry variance to the national average was -2%.

Summary

In 2022, the Electrical Engineers occupation in the United States experienced a slight decrease of 2%, totaling over 182 thousand jobs. Despite this decline, electrical engineers commanded robust wages, with an annual mean wage of $114,050 and a median wage of $103,320, surpassing the national average for all occupations by 84.2%. Among industry sectors, Manufacturing emerged as the leading employer for electrical engineers, with over 60 thousand individuals employed. However, there was a decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to the previous year, indicating a lag in industry sector wages. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services also contributed significantly, employing 58 thousand electrical engineers, albeit with a decreased wage variance compared to the previous year. The Utilities sector, with approximately 19 thousand employees, demonstrated a decrease in wage variance relative to the national average. Examining location concentration, the Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area showcased the highest job concentration, offering wages slightly above the national average. Jackson, MI, and Huntsville, AL, followed closely, each exhibiting substantial employment shares with varying wage differentials relative to the national average.

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