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Job outlook for electronic system engineers in the United States
Are electronic system engineer jobs in demand?
Yes, electronic system engineer jobs are in demand. Electronic system engineer demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Electronic system engineer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of electronic system engineer jobs and the average electronic system engineer salary over time.
Electronic system engineer jobs over time
Electronic system engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 545 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 623 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 656 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 683 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 687 | 0.00% |
Average electronic system engineer salary over time
Electronic system engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,086 | $44.27 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $90,399 | $43.46 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $87,941 | $42.28 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $87,496 | $42.07 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $84,953 | $40.84 | +1.0% |
Electronic system engineer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of electronic system engineer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where electronic system engineers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for electronic system engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 542 | 78% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,565 | 30% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,827 | 30% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,741 | 25% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,327 | 24% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,611 | 22% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 7,808 | 20% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 833 | 20% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 622 | 20% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 249 | 19% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 183 | 19% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 106 | 17% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 96 | 17% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,127 | 16% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 818 | 15% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 722 | 15% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 117 | 15% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 290 | 14% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 103 | 14% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 140 | 13% |
Most common cities for electronic system engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clifton | 8 | 9% | $95,481 |
| 2 | Littleton | 4 | 9% | $91,910 |
| 3 | Savannah | 6 | 4% | $83,429 |
| 4 | Dania Beach | 1 | 3% | $96,854 |
| 5 | Delaware | 1 | 3% | $83,522 |
| 6 | Goleta | 1 | 3% | $121,494 |
| 7 | Columbus | 1 | 2% | $79,212 |
| 8 | Huntsville | 2 | 1% | $80,736 |
| 9 | Loveland | 1 | 1% | $91,556 |
| 10 | Paterson | 1 | 1% | $95,462 |
| 11 | Pompano Beach | 1 | 1% | $96,888 |
| 12 | Torrance | 1 | 1% | $117,562 |
| 13 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $85,145 |