Electrical Engineers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,150 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.79
10th percentile $67,380
90th percentile $126,080
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,380
    25th
    $80,230
    50th (median)
    $93,150
    75th
    $115,970
    90th
    $126,080

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$99,240
    Mechanical Engineers$101,680
    Civil Engineers$89,640
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,170
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$51,900
    Environmental Engineers$92,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Capital/Northern New York is $44.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.33 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 16.8% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,380 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,230.