Electrical Engineers Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $120,440 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $57.91
10th percentile $79,030
90th percentile $178,260
Employed locally 290
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,030
    25th
    $100,600
    50th (median)
    $120,440
    75th
    $142,810
    90th
    $178,260

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 190% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 90% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Albany, GA $130,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $127,160
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $125,920
    Ithaca, NY $114,090
    Albany, OR $108,430

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,630
    Civil Engineers $90,570
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $92,990
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,880
    Mechanical Engineers $89,610
    Engineers, All Other $110,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Binghamton, NY is $57.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.31 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Binghamton, NY is 7.6% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,030 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,600.