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Job outlook for smart grid engineers in the United States
Are smart grid engineer jobs in demand?
Yes, smart grid engineer jobs are in demand. Smart grid engineer demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Smart grid engineer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of smart grid engineer jobs and the average smart grid engineer salary over time.
Smart grid engineer jobs over time
Smart grid engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 82 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 82 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 83 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 82 | 0.00% |
Average smart grid engineer salary over time
Smart grid engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,632 | $41.17 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $83,679 | $40.23 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $82,073 | $39.46 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $80,732 | $38.81 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $80,010 | $38.47 | +1.3% |
Smart grid engineer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of smart grid engineer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where smart grid engineers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for smart grid engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 174 | 25% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 954 | 11% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 663 | 10% |
| 4 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 648 | 9% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 519 | 9% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 500 | 9% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 253 | 8% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 78 | 8% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 300 | 7% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,472 | 6% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 394 | 6% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 76 | 6% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 38 | 6% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 33 | 6% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 288 | 5% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 225 | 5% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 151 | 5% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 399 | 4% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 90 | 4% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 30 | 4% |
Most common cities for smart grid engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holyoke | 1 | 2% | $96,800 |
| 2 | Waltham | 1 | 2% | $97,410 |
| 3 | Pomona | 1 | 1% | $107,167 |
| 4 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $96,857 |
| 5 | Oakland | 2 | 0% | $115,659 |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $74,929 |