Electrical Engineers Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,940 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.80
10th percentile $46,460
90th percentile $157,600
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,460
    25th
    $61,430
    50th (median)
    $86,940
    75th
    $115,830
    90th
    $157,600

    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 Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $83,370
    Mechanical Engineers $79,240
    Civil Engineers $97,740
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $72,550
    Engineers, All Other $97,760
    Surveyors $42,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Central Missouri is $41.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.25 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Central Missouri is 22.3% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $46,460 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,430.