Electrical Engineers pay range in State College
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,320 or more. The middle half of electrical engineers in State College earn between $81,770 and $121,880.
- $66K10th
- $82K25th
- $97KMedian
- $122K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,960 | $8,663 | $49.98 |
| Median | $97,450 | $8,121 | $46.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,770 | $6,814 | $39.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,880 | $10,157 | $58.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electrical Engineers pay in State College vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Electrical engineers in State College earn 12% less than the Pennsylvania average ($118,310) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($125,100). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $120,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $103,960 | $97,450 | $66,490 | $158,320 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $118,310 | $110,820 | $77,650 | $167,260 | 6,970 |
| United States | $125,100 | $120,630 | $76,550 | $184,300 | 198,750 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electrical Engineers salary after taxes in State College
On the average salary of $103,960, a single filer in State College takes home about $78,774 a year, or $6,565 a month and $3,030 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is State College a good place for electrical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the State College area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $103,960 buys what about $107,439 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in State College ($49,220). A typical home costs $353,680, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Electrical Engineers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
State College ranks 14th of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($128,610).
- Philadelphia$128,610
- Erie$122,860
- Allentown$118,140
- Johnstown$118,000
- York$117,920
- Altoona$117,360
- Chambersburg$116,340
- Reading$112,050
- Pittsburgh$111,600
- State College$103,960
Highest-paying cities for electrical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($189,370).
- San Jose, CA$189,370
- San Francisco, CA$162,170
- Albuquerque, NM$158,230
- Austin, TX$157,930
- Manchester, NH$149,130
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Electrical Engineers salary in State College: questions
How much do electrical engineers make an hour in State College?
$49.98 an hour on average, and $46.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electrical engineers salary in State College?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electrical engineers take-home pay in State College?
About $78,774 a year ($6,565 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,960. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do electrical engineers earn more in State College than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($125,100).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2071; area State College, PA (44300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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