Electrical Engineers Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $95,780 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.05
10th percentile $62,740
90th percentile $118,200
Employed locally 30
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,740
    25th
    $71,780
    50th (median)
    $95,780
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $118,200

    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 East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,700
    Civil Engineers $87,280
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,280
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $102,030
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $41,600
    Surveyors $68,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in East Kentucky is $46.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.83 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in East Kentucky is 14.4% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,740 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,780.