The Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities for Electrical Engineers: 2015

If you're an electrical engineer striving to earn the highest salary possible, a move to California may be in your future — considering the fact that six of the top 10 highest paying cities for electrical engineers just happen to fall within that state's borders.

EC&M Staff

Nov. 18, 2016

Considering that six of the top 10 highest-paying cities for electrical engineers are in California (one more than the last time we checked), maybe a move to the Golden State should be in your future — if you're interested in staying competitive with your peers for compensation. According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Occupational Employment and Wages May 2015 Study," the highest average annual wage for electrical engineers was $134,610 in the San Jose area. However, keep in mind, this list does not take cost of living into consideration. Take a look at the gallery to see what other cities (listed in descending order) are staying competitive when it comes to compensation for EEs.