Electronics Engineer salary
From 13,750 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 17-2072: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Also filed as: Hardware Engineer, Hardware Engineer Electronics
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 33% of Electronics Engineer filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Apple. 1,802 filings (13% of the total), median $166,941.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $122,117 in Detroit, MI to $173,545 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 36% since FY2020. From $115,190 in FY2020 to $156,853 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Electronics Engineer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 13,750 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Electronics Engineer jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 17-2072, Electronics Engineers, Except Computer). The median base salary is $151,091, 23% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $124,197 and $178,006. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 33% of filings. San Jose, CA has the most filings (5,530), and Apple is the employer that files the most (1,802).
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Top employers for Electronics Engineer
Apple1,802 filings · 13%$166,941
Qualcomm1,712 filings · 12%$143,187
Intel1,472 filings · 11%$125,495
NVIDIA1,324 filings · 10%$184,000
Advanced Micro Devices802 filings · 6%$146,717
Arm338 filings · 2%$154,565
Marvell Semiconductor319 filings · 2%$156,853
Analog Devices219 filings · 2%$145,000
Nxp195 filings · 1%$150,114
Cadence Design Systems182 filings · 1%$150,643
Employers with the most Electronics Engineer filings. Bar: share of all Electronics Engineer filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 10% of filings
Mid-level · 33% of filings
Senior · 25% of filings
Expert · 32% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $110,000 | 1,069 |
| Level II · Qualified | $120,000 | 3,695 |
| Level III · Experienced | $148,300 | 2,765 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $189,895 | 3,523 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Electronics Engineer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Electronics Engineer does
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
Typical tasks
- Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
- Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
- Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
- Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
- Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer), the median annual wage was $130,220 in May 2025, with 96,900 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $151,091, 16% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $108,160 | $81,840 |
| 25th percentile | $124,197 | $101,680 |
| Median | $151,091 | $130,220 |
| 75th percentile | $178,006 | $167,670 |
| 90th percentile | $204,901 | $206,960 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $108,160 |
| 25th | $124,197 |
| 50th (median) | $151,091 |
| 75th | $178,006 |
| 90th | $204,901 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $115,190 | $97,938 | $140,400 | 6,404 |
| FY2021 | $118,768 | $102,000 | $143,200 | 8,050 |
| FY2022 | $125,000 | $105,541 | $151,902 | 9,041 |
| FY2023 | $128,939 | $108,000 | $153,504 | 7,718 |
| FY2024 | $130,354 | $112,882 | $156,500 | 7,069 |
| FY2025 | $148,300 | $121,000 | $176,134 | 7,838 |
| FY2026 | $156,853 | $128,898 | $181,540 | 5,912 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Electronics Engineer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Electronics Engineer jobs is $151,091 (13,750 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $124,197 and $178,006.
What does an entry-level Electronics Engineer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $110,000. Level I accounts for 10% of Electronics Engineer filings.
Which city pays H-1B Electronics Engineers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for Electronics Engineer jobs: $173,545 (5,530 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Electronics Engineers?
Apple (1,802), Qualcomm (1,712) and Intel (1,472) filed the most Electronics Engineer LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Electronics Engineers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($151,091) is 16% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($130,220, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.