Electrical Engineers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $107,840 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.85
10th percentile $79,980
90th percentile $139,020
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,980
    25th
    $89,360
    50th (median)
    $107,840
    75th
    $124,570
    90th
    $139,020

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 128% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 28% 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
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $136,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $126,820
    Maryland $124,450

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$96,360
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,090
    Surveyors$79,030
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96,210
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$63,790
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$71,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Bismarck, ND is $51.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.94 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Bismarck, ND is 3.6% below 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,980 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,360.