Electrical Engineers
SOC Code: 17-2071 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Electrical Engineers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $84,261 | $134,098 | $183,934 | $233,771 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $131,019 | $159,890 | $188,760 | $217,630 |
| Merced, CA | $123,219 | $153,358 | $183,518 | $213,658 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $86,986 | $120,910 | $154,856 | $188,781 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $107,182 | $134,056 | $160,930 | $187,803 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $74,131 | $107,515 | $140,920 | $174,304 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $85,530 | $114,941 | $144,331 | $173,742 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $101,962 | $125,819 | $149,698 | $173,555 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $103,750 | $126,277 | $148,824 | $171,350 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $102,981 | $125,112 | $147,243 | $169,374 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 883 | $163,266 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 723 | $174,472 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 415 | $139,170 |
| Cummins Inc. | 373 | $96,567 |
| TESLA, INC. | 362 | $159,643 |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | 306 | $128,463 |
| General Motors Company | 240 | $115,083 |
| General Motors | 234 | $129,311 |
| BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. | 221 | $103,286 |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | 217 | $95,125 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,212 | $103,708 |
| 2021 | 1,566 | $113,165 |
| 2022 | 1,177 | $120,633 |
| 2023 | 3,332 | $155,647 |
| 2024 | 6,024 | $120,249 |
| 2025 | 7,028 | $534,483 |
| 2026 | 1,035 | $1,125,695 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Mathematics | 3.4 | |
| Coordination | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 4.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.7 |
| Design | 4.1 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.7 |
| Physics | 3.6 |
| Production and Processing | 3.2 |
| Mechanical | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 81.6% |
| Associate's degree | 11.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 7.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
- Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
- 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.
- Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
- Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
- Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Apache Subversion SVN Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Autodesk Revit Bash Bentley MicroStation C C# C++ Dassault Systemes SolidWorks ESRI ArcGIS software Eclipse IDE Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software
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