Electrical Engineers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $104,380 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.18
10th percentile $64,880
90th percentile $169,310
Employed locally 4,460
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,880
    25th
    $81,710
    50th (median)
    $104,380
    75th
    $140,990
    90th
    $169,310

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 120% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 20% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $117,420
    Midland, TX $113,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,210
    Longview, TX $105,980
    Waco, TX $105,370

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,070
    Civil Engineers $98,750
    Mechanical Engineers $104,410
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,020
    Aerospace Engineers $131,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Dallas, TX is $50.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.58 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Dallas, TX is 6.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,880 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,710.