Career Profile Electrical Engineers Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $122,200 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment. General Information Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Excludes Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Electrical Engineers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 61 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 61 openings per year are projected for Electrical Engineers. +16.2% Employment Change Employment for Electrical Engineers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.2% between 2023 and 2028. $58.76 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $58.76/hour. Entry level workers are paid $39.42, while experienced workers are paid $68.77. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 585 Electrical Engineers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 680. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Electrical Engineers are Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, and Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrical Engineers include Engineering and Technology, Computers and Electronics, and Design. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Electrical Engineers is Bachelor's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
