How Much Money Does An Electrical Engineer Make Per Hour

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How much does an Electrical Engineer I make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Electrical Engineer I in the United States is $35 as of October 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $33 and $38. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Electrical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Hourly Pay Rate	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Engineer I Salary	$31	US	October 29, 2021
25th Percentile Electrical Engineer I Salary	$33	US	October 29, 2021
50th Percentile Electrical Engineer I Salary	$35	US	October 29, 2021
75th Percentile Electrical Engineer I Salary	$38	US	October 29, 2021
90th Percentile Electrical Engineer I Salary	$41	US	October 29, 2021

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Job Description for Electrical Engineer I

Electrical Engineer I assists with the design, development, and testing of electrical equipment, components, or systems. Familiar with mathematical and engineering principles and methods used to design electrical systems. Being an Electrical Engineer I is guided by and provides support to more experienced engineers. Requires a bachelor's degree of Electrical Engineering. Additionally, Electrical Engineer I typically reports to supervisor or manager. The Electrical Engineer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Electrical Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Electrical Engineer I in Alameda, CA

Develop I&C system controls software by creating functional block diagram, ladder logic and/or structured text code.

April 28, 2021

Support I&C system controls hardware design by assisting with hardware specification development for various I&C components.

May 02, 2021

Design for low noise and minimization of EMI / EMC.

May 31, 2021

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Electrical Engineer I Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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