As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Electrical Designer I in the United States is $65,308. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,722 to a high of $73,489, with most professionals earning between $57,673 and $69,590.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $69,590 | $5,799 | $1,338 | $33 |
| Average | $65,308 | $5,442 | $1,256 | $31 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,673 | $4,806 | $1,109 | $28 |
An entry-level Electrical Designer I with less than 1 year of experience earns about $64,738. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $65,436. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $66,394. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $66,586, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $66,714.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Electrical Designer I | $64,738 |
| Intermediate Level Electrical Designer I | $65,436 |
| Senior Level Electrical Designer I | $66,394 |
| Specialist Level Electrical Designer I | $66,586 |
| Expert Level Electrical Designer I | $66,714 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 2% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Electrical Designer I compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $57,881 in 2023 to approximately $57,974 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Electrical Designer I salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $65,308 | 69.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,996 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,743 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,306 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 8.9% | ||
| Pension | $3,527 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $8,038 | 8.5% | ||
| Total Compensation | $94,270 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.5% |
| Associates | 29.4% |
| Bachelors | 48.2% |
| Masters | 5.9% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Electrical Designer I is $65,308. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Electrical Designer I is $31; the average weekly pay of Electrical Designer I is $1,256; the average monthly pay of Electrical Designer I is $5,442.
An Electrical Designer I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Electrical Designer I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Electrical Designer I is $82,373.
The highest pay for Electrical Designer I is $73,489.
The lowest pay for Electrical Designer I is $50,722.
Designs and develops layouts for electrical circuits or systems for power distribution. Assists in the production of detailed schematics. Requires basic knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.
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Consulting: Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
Installation: The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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