Senior Electrical Engineer
M4-02M4 Electrical engineering · Senior level · O*NET 17-2071.00
- Texas median
whole occupation, 2025 - $129,450
- work over
40 h a week - 58%
- load index
from O*NET data - 2.0/5
- Texas jobs
2024 to 2034 - +14.0%
Pay
This level's pay
No headline for this level: records that name this level: only 27 H-1B filings (headline needs 30 or more). The records are listed below with their year and size; the occupation-wide figure further down is for all experience levels.
- H-1B filings, n = 27, TX+AZ, 27 filings, 2026: $143,603 a year (median of 27 H-1B filings), SOC 17-2071 and job title contains every word of 'Senior Electrical Engineer', TX+AZ, effective 2026-06-30 source
All pay records and context (4)
- H-1B filings, n = 27, TX+AZ, 27 filings, 2026: $143,603 a year (median of 27 H-1B filings), SOC 17-2071 and job title contains every word of 'Senior Electrical Engineer', TX+AZ, effective 2026-06-30 source
- DOL prevailing-wage levels I-IV for the whole occupation (wage tiers set by DOL, not job titles or seniority): Level I $80,000 · Level II $107,515 · Level III $135,310 · Level IV $165,921 (634 filings, TX) Base wages offered on H-1B/E-3 Labor Condition Applications (TX and AZ, FY2026 Q1-Q3); covers only employers who filed. source
- DOL prevailing-wage levels I-IV for the whole occupation (wage tiers set by DOL, not job titles or seniority): Level I $85,301 · Level II $107,099 · Level III $135,560 · Level IV $154,743 (101 filings, AZ) Base wages offered on H-1B/E-3 Labor Condition Applications (TX and AZ, FY2026 Q1-Q3); covers only employers who filed. source
- State of Texas class salary ranges for this occupation (which class equals this rung is not published here): Engineer I $61,184 to $99,658 · Engineer II $65,104 to $106,634 · Engineer III $69,572 to $114,099 · Engineer IV $76,530 to $129,430 · Engineer V $84,182 to $142,374 · Engineer VI $92,600 to $156,612 Fiscal 2026-27 (Sept 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2027) source
Whole occupation: all Electrical Engineers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
- Series OEUS480000000000017207113 (median), Texas, May 2025, read 2026-10-03
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
- Based on an estimated 20,870 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017207101).
BLS OEWS May 2025
- Series OEUS480000000000017207113 (median), Texas, May 2025, read 2026-10-03
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
- Based on an estimated 20,870 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017207101).
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electrical Engineers, not level-specific TWC, BLS
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03
TWC, BLS
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03
- Texas
- +14.0% jobs · about 1,060 openings a year (15,170 jobs in 2024)
- United States
- +7.1% jobs · about 11,700 openings a year (192,000 jobs in 2024)
Openings include people retiring or changing jobs, not only growth.
Hours O*NET 31.0
- Duration of Typical Work Week (4.C.3.d.8), O*NET Work Context, data 08/2023, n = 19 respondents, O*NET OnLine
O*NET 31.0
- Duration of Typical Work Week (4.C.3.d.8), O*NET Work Context, data 08/2023, n = 19 respondents, O*NET OnLine
Schedule: regular 84% · irregular 7% · seasonal 9%
Physical load 2.0 of 5, our index from O*NET Method
- Engineer Tsai index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.89, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.06, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
- O*NET OnLine
Method
- Engineer Tsai index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.89, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.06, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
- O*NET OnLine
Body
- Standing2.38
- Walking or running2.2
- Bending or twisting1.88
- Kneeling or crawling1.77
- Climbing ladders1.72
- Keeping balance1.39
Exposure
- Very hot or cold2.39
- Hazardous conditions2.24
- Outdoors, all weather2.21
- Hazardous equipment2.18
- Cramped space2.01
- High places1.81
- Protective gear1.57
Getting in
- License
- Texas PE license (TBPELS) is required for the practice of engineering as defined in Occ. Code 1001.003; whether this job needs it depends on the work.
- Degree
- 89% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years of related experience is the most common answer (30% of workers).
O*NET
- O*NET Related Work Experience, Electrical Engineers, O*NET OnLine
- Preparation
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Why this level
- Senior: Title contains 'Senior'. Rung 2 of 3 on 'Electrical engineering'.
Next stop M4 Electrical Engineering Manager +$41,920 a year, Texas medians of each whole occupation, all experience levels
Gates: Most people in both jobs hold a bachelor's or higher (O*NET: 99%). Most people in the target job have over 10 years of related work experience (O*NET: 36%).
Moves to the side 8
- M Electronic Design Engineer O*NET lists Electronics Engineers, Except Computer as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
- M Mechanical Engineer O*NET lists Mechanical Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
- I Mechanical Engineering Technician O*NET lists Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
- I3 Controls Technician O*NET lists Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.81 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
What the work is 6 core tasks
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
- Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
- Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- 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.
- 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.
Core tasks ranked by O*NET task Importance (IM, 1-5), top 6.
Top skills
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Speaking
- Monitoring
Sources (4)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, Texas, series OEUS480000000000017207113, read 2026-10-03
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03
- O*NET 31.0 Database (August 2026), 17-2071.00 Electrical Engineers, read 2026-10-03
This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Engineer Tsai has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. CC BY 4.0 · O*NET license
Pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Base pay; excludes overtime. Outlook: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (United States) and Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections 2024-2034, read through Projections Central.
