Electrical Engineer salary in San Diego County, CA

Average salary
$101,500/yr
Based on 227 income tax records
$32,000
$499,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
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$67K
 
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$129K
 
$142K
 
$99K
$32,000
$499,000
How much do Electrical Engineers make?
The average total salary for a Electrical Engineer is $101,500 per year. This is based on data from 227 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Electrical Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Electrical Engineer salary can vary between $32,000 to $499,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Electrical Engineer salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Qualcomm Technologies, San Diego County, CA
27 income tax records
$273,000/yr
$157K – $615K
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General Atomics, San Diego County, CA
19 income tax records
$94,500/yr
$77K – $187K
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US Department Of Defense, San Diego County, CA
40 income tax records
$83,000/yr
$22K – $130K

Electrical Engineer demographics in San Diego County, CA

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57% are single
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43% are married
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35% have kids
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52% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Electrical Engineers in San Diego County, CA

227 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a electrical engineer in San Diego County, CA is $101,500 per year. Electrical engineer salaries in San Diego County, CA can vary between $32,000 to $499,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 227 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as electrical engineer.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for electrical engineers in San Diego County, CA: Qualcomm Technologies ($273,000 a year), General Atomics ($94,500 a year), and US Department of Defense ($83,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for electrical engineers in San Diego County, CA: Irvine, CA ($114,000 a year), San Diego, CA ($108,000 a year), and Los Angeles, CA ($100,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.