Electrical Engineers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $117,420 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $56.45
10th percentile $65,360
90th percentile $204,030
Employed locally 1,850
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,360
    25th
    $84,350
    50th (median)
    $117,420
    75th
    $155,740
    90th
    $204,030

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 120% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,620
    Midland, TX $113,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,210
    Longview, TX $105,980
    Waco, TX $105,370
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $104,380

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,850
    Industrial Engineers $101,090
    Mechanical Engineers $110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,110
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Austin, TX is $56.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.36 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Austin, TX is 4.9% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Austin?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,360 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,350.