Electrical Engineers Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $100,270 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.21
10th percentile $69,150
90th percentile $131,590
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,150
    25th
    $78,970
    50th (median)
    $100,270
    75th
    $119,750
    90th
    $131,590

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 177% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 77% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670
    Albuquerque, NM $143,850
    California $140,360
    Vallejo, CA $139,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $136,820

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,770
    Industrial Engineers $91,320
    Mechanical Engineers $83,290
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $48,350
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $44,600
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $44,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Dothan, AL is $48.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.85 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Dothan, AL is 10.4% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,150 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,970.