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Occupation ยท SOC 17-2071

Electrical Engineers: can it be done remotely?

Yes, usuallyTeleworkable share: 100%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of electrical engineers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 188,790 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $111,910 ($53.80 an hour).

US employment

188,790

Median annual wage

$111,910

Mean annual wage

$120,980

Median hourly wage

$53.80

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

4

Considerable preparation

Pay by state

Top 5 by nominal pay

  1. New Mexico$143,850
  2. California$140,360
  3. District of Columbia$138,860
  4. New Hampshire$131,790
  5. Washington$130,730

Top 5 after cost of living

  1. New Mexico$156,000
  2. Idaho$135,050
  3. Alabama$130,450
  4. California$126,770
  5. New Hampshire$126,520
Full pay-by-state comparison

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OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$127,590$15,680 (+14.0%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California23,650
  2. 2. Texas15,470
  3. 3. Michigan10,840
  4. 4. Washington10,010
  5. 5. New York7,720
  6. 6. Pennsylvania7,660
  7. 7. Florida7,400
  8. 8. North Carolina6,560
  9. 9. Ohio6,030
  10. 10. Virginia5,990

States that pay the most

  1. 1. New Mexico$143,850
  2. 2. California$140,360
  3. 3. District of Columbia$138,860
  4. 4. New Hampshire$131,790
  5. 5. Washington$130,730
  6. 6. Idaho$128,960
  7. 7. Massachusetts$126,010
  8. 8. New Jersey$125,120
  9. 9. Maryland$124,450
  10. 10. Virginia$122,320

Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.

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