Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities for Electrical Engineers: 2021

Once again, San Jose/Sunnyvale/Santa Clara, Calif. topped this year's ranking of the top 10 highest-paying cities for electrical engineers, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its “Occupational Employment and Wages May 2021 Study.” Although California certainly leads the pack when it comes to compensation for electrical engineers, several other cities may catch you by surprise and have you wanting to pack your bags.

Listed in descending order, check out what cities make up the full list. Keep in mind, these rankings do not take into consideration cost of living.