Electrical Engineers Salary in East South Dakota

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

Median annual salary $102,040 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.06
10th percentile $81,420
90th percentile $135,720
Employed locally 130
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,420
    25th
    $85,130
    50th (median)
    $102,040
    75th
    $105,560
    90th
    $135,720

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $90,080
    Civil Engineers $92,810
    Mechanical Engineers $84,360
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,180
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $45,350
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in East South Dakota is $49.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.05 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in East South Dakota is 8.8% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,420 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,130.