Electrical Engineer Salary in South Carolina: $108,000 Average

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Average base salary, South Carolina

$108,000 / year

≈ $9,000 per month · $51.92 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $102,000

25th percentile
$78,000Average
$108,00075th percentile
$132,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Electrical Engineer salary by state

Alabama$131,000

Alaska$127,000

Arizona$117,500

Arkansas$103,500

California$156,500

Colorado$131,000

Connecticut$118,500

Delaware$127,000

District of Columbia$148,000

Florida$115,500

Hawaii$115,000

Idaho$130,500

Illinois$118,500

Indiana$111,500

Iowa$117,500

Kansas$114,500

Kentucky$103,000

Louisiana$128,500

Maine$122,500

Maryland$134,000

Massachusetts$134,500

Michigan$116,500

Minnesota$122,500

Mississippi$112,500

Missouri$127,000

Montana$102,500

Nebraska$111,000

Nevada$120,000

New Hampshire$147,500

New Jersey$131,500

New Mexico$161,000

New York$126,500

North Carolina$125,500

North Dakota$116,500

Ohio$110,000

Oklahoma$122,500

Oregon$128,500

Pennsylvania$122,500

South Carolina$108,000

South Dakota$106,500

Tennessee$118,500

Texas$140,500

Utah$123,000

Vermont$126,500

Virginia$128,000

Washington$142,000

West Virginia$118,500

Wisconsin$107,000

Wyoming$115,500

About this role

Electrical Engineer is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Electrical Engineers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.

Top skills: Writing Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Speaking Complex Problem Solving Active Listening

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Electrical Engineer pay by experience level

Entry level$79,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$96,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$125,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$158,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$191,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+7.2%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

11,700

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Electrical Engineer salary by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

70,260 workers

$130,500

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services

47,480 workers

$124,000

Utilities

22,270 workers

$126,500

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

20,460 workers

$138,500

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution

20,330 workers

$124,500

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

12,980 workers

$141,500

Scientific Research and Development Services

10,850 workers

$150,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

10,260 workers

$139,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

10,260 workers

$139,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

10,060 workers

$130,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Electrical Engineer pays 20% above the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).

Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering

Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$129,500

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$128,500

Materials Engineer$124,500

Chemical Engineer$134,500

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$124,000

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$121,000

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$119,500

Automotive Engineer$117,500

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$142,000

Environmental Engineer$117,000

Careers related to Electrical Engineer

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$142,000

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83,500

Fuel Cell Engineer$117,500

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$78,000

Automotive Engineering Technician$79,000

Robotics Engineer$129,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Electrical Engineer make?

The average base salary for a Electrical Engineer in the United States is $129,500 per year, or about $62.26 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $96,000 and $158,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?

The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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