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Electrical Engineering Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Electrical Engineering but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Electrical Engineering but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Electrical Engineering majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Electrical Engineering majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Electrical Engineering majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 108,000 |
| 16 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 97,500 |
| 10 | Engineers, nec | 102,000 |
| 5 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 99,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 124,000 |
| 3 | Civil Engineers | 97,700 |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineers | 95,600 |
| 2 | Computer Programmers | 90,700 |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineers | 100,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Electrical Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Electrical Engineering majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 138,000 |
| 10 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 155,000 |
| 8 | Engineers, nec | 142,000 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 167,000 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 136,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 186,000 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 171,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 210,000 |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineers | 156,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Electrical Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Electrical Engineering majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 171,000 |
| 11 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 200,000 |
| 10 | Engineers, nec | 176,000 |
| 9 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 170,000 |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 213,000 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 275,000 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 159,000 |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 191,000 |
| 3 | Postsecondary Teachers | 138,000 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Electrical Engineering majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Electrical Engineering majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Computer and data processing services | 113,000 |
| 10 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 120,000 |
| 8 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 102,000 |
| 4 | Electric light and power | 109,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Telephone communications | 117,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 118,000 |
| 2 | All construction | 85,600 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 65,900 |
| 2 | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment | 101,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Electrical Engineering majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Electrical Engineering majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Computer and data processing services | 173,000 |
| 11 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 177,000 |
| 7 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 155,000 |
| 4 | Telephone communications | 153,000 |
| 3 | All construction | 98,900 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Electric light and power | 155,000 |
| 3 | Aircraft and parts | 168,000 |
| 3 | National security and international affairs | 151,000 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 132,000 |
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