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17-2071 Electrical Engineers



Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Excludes “Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Southwest Minnesota 17021$48.28/hr$34.73/hr$38.00/hr$46.39/hr$56.67/hr$65.15/hr
EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley         
EDR 8 - Southwest 409$50.87/hr$29.69/hr$46.82/hr$51.43/hr$61.15/hr$72.51/hr
EDR 9 - South Central 12018$47.22/hr$35.05/hr$37.28/hr$45.93/hr$53.53/hr$65.15/hr
Minnesota 3,960174$54.71/hr$36.91/hr$41.17/hr$51.18/hr$65.90/hr$79.17/hr
U S 185,4303,338$58.29/hr$34.34/hr$41.21/hr$52.97/hr$67.92/hr$85.22/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction230$46.37/hr
Manufacturing2,030$50.49/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities900$62.67/hr
Information30$45.07/hr
Professional and Business Services720$49.20/hr
Education and Health Services20$51.69/hr
Public Administration20$53.56/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Northeast Balance of State 30$57.77/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 40$47.39/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 50$52.39/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 70$45.93/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 70$51.59/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 90$49.14/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 100$50.77/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 100$52.68/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 140$51.91/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 160$53.49/hr-1.1%
Southwest Minnesota 170$46.39/hr6.1%
Central Minnesota 200$50.07/hr-0.3%
Northwest Balance of State 200$45.05/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 230$46.37/hr5.2%
Southeast Balance of State 270$54.31/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 300$58.09/hr8.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 2,820$51.38/hr3.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,000$51.38/hrN/A
Minnesota 3,960$51.18/hr3.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Computer Hardware Engineers 230$55.53/hr-0.4%
Mechanical Engineers 5,660$46.81/hr6.0%
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 990$52.84/hr6.8%
Architectural and Engineering Managers 4,020$82.67/hr3.6%
Mechanical Drafters 1,320$31.11/hr-4.6%
Materials Scientists 370$50.84/hr3.4%
Nuclear Engineers N/AN/AN/A
Materials Engineers 200$47.33/hr5.7%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 4,830$31.97/hr4.4%
Commercial and Industrial Designers 890$38.93/hr1.3%


  • Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.
  • Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  • Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
  • Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
  • Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  • Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
  • Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
  • Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
  • Plan layout of electric power generating plants or distribution lines or stations.


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