Electrical Engineers Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $124,170 +11% vs national
Median hourly $59.70
10th percentile $80,340
90th percentile $177,430
Employed locally 80
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,340
    25th
    $100,810
    50th (median)
    $124,170
    75th
    $147,230
    90th
    $177,430

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 205% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 105% 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
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $130,090
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $125,350
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $118,040
    Niles, MI $117,710
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $117,130
    Bloomington, IN $114,400

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,430
    Civil Engineers $99,300
    Mechanical Engineers $73,620
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $40,990
    Engineers, All Other $89,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Bay City, MI is $59.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.46 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Bay City, MI is 11% 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,340 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,810.