Engineering

Electrical Engineers

A comprehensive guide to Electrical Engineers licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$110,465 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

New Mexico

Coverage: 50 states

Top Paying State

New Mexico

$143,850 / yr

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Rank #2

California

$140,360 / yr

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Rank #3

New Hampshire

$131,790 / yr

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State	Median Salary	License Type	Education Required	Est. Timeline	Action
NM New MexicoCompact: No	$143,850High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
CA CaliforniaCompact: Yes	$140,360High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	1-17 years	Details
NH New HampshireCompact: Yes	$131,790High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
WA WashingtonCompact: Pending	$130,730High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	8 years	Details
ID IdahoCompact: Yes	$128,960High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details
MA MassachusettsCompact: No	$126,010High CoL Adjusted	Preliminary/temporary license	Degree required	Varies by board	Details