Hiring an electrical engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
1,480 open postings ask for an electrical engineer as of Nov 11, 2026, from 249 employers. The median advertised pay is $127,500, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 561 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 1,035 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an electrical engineer?
Hard. 249 employers are hiring the role right now, led by RTX (Raytheon) with 191 open postings.
What should I pay an electrical engineer?
Advertised pay centers on $127,500. Federal staff in series 0850 average $139,360 in actual pay.
Where is an electrical engineer being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (297), Texas (162) and Florida (77). Together they hold 36% of its 1,480 open postings.
Who can help me hire an electrical engineer?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.