About This Career Path
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Energy & Utilities
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Electrical Engineers
Average
$105,390
ANNUAL
$50.67
HOURLY
Entry Level
$61,990
ANNUAL
$29.80
HOURLY
Mid Level
$100,590
ANNUAL
$48.36
HOURLY
Expert Level
$151,570
ANNUAL
$72.87
HOURLY
Electrical Engineers
7,330
Projected job openings through 2032
Electrical Engineers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Junior Engineer
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Intermediate Engineer
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Senior Engineer or Manager/Senior Partner
Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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