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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Electrical Engineer Iii in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $162,840, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $133,258, Information Technology with a median total pay of $130,419, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $127,799, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $125,433.
Frequently asked questions about Electrical Engineer III salaries
The average salary for Electrical Engineer III is $147,175 per year or $71 per hour, with top earners making up to $221,016 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $119,797 (25th percentile) to $182,744 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 702 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Electrical Engineer III employees.
The highest salary for Electrical Engineer III is $182,744 per year, $15,229 per month or $88 per hour.
The lowest salary for Electrical Engineer III is $119,797 per year, $9,983 per month or $58 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Electrical Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $119,544 per year (estimate) and goes up to $229,259 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Electrical Engineer Iii
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Electrical Engineer III
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10-14 years
$76K - $89K/yr
Evansville, IN
submitted on Jan 8, 2026
$76K - $89K/yr
Electrical Engineer III
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4-6 years
$134K/yr
($134K • $0)
Milpitas, CA
submitted on Jan 7, 2026
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
Electrical Engineer III
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4-6 years
$104K/yr
($104K • $0)
Omaha, NE
submitted on Jan 7, 2026
$104K/yr
$104K • $0
Electrical Engineer III
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4-6 years
$136K/yr
($136K • $0)
Colorado Springs, CO
submitted on Jan 7, 2026
$136K/yr
$136K • $0
Electrical Engineer III
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4-6 years
$105K/yr
($105K • $0)
Kansas City, MO
submitted on Dec 24, 2025
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
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