Career Profile
Electrical Engineers
Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment.
General Information
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Excludes Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061).
Important Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Scheduling Work and Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
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Electrical Engineers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 61 openings per year are projected for Electrical Engineers.
Employment Change
Employment for Electrical Engineers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $58.76/hour. Entry level workers are paid $39.42, while experienced workers are paid $68.77. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 585 Electrical Engineers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 680.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Electrical Engineers are Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, and Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrical Engineers include Engineering and Technology, Computers and Electronics, and Design.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Electrical Engineers is Bachelor's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.