Electrical Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median electrical engineer in the Los Angeles area earns $139,780 a year ($67.20 an hour), 16% above the U.S. median ($120,630) and 3% below the California median ($144,040). Half of the 8,970 electrical engineers there earn between $103,770 and $179,520.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,230 | $81,840 | $76,550 |
| 25th percentile | $103,770 | $106,100 | $92,830 |
| Median | $139,780 | $144,040 | $120,630 |
| 75th percentile | $179,520 | $185,520 | $152,950 |
| 90th percentile | $209,460 | $217,760 | $184,300 |
| Average | $145,760 | $151,180 | $125,100 |
| Jobs | 8,970 | 24,230 | 198,750 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 5th for electrical engineer pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($187,060).
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Check my payElectrical engineer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $187,060
- San Francisco, CA: $166,030
- Sacramento, CA: $136,190
- Austin, TX: $145,360
- Seattle, WA: $140,210
- Houston, TX: $131,070
- Raleigh, NC: $130,240
- Boston, MA: $128,610
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- Civil Engineer: $108,640
- Industrial Engineer: $113,040
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.