Electrical Engineers Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $99,880 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.02
10th percentile $73,620
90th percentile $140,960
Employed locally 80
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,620
    25th
    $78,360
    50th (median)
    $99,880
    75th
    $123,360
    90th
    $140,960

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 138% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 38% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $125,350
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $117,670
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $111,700
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $111,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $106,960

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,210
    Civil Engineers $93,810
    Mechanical Engineers $81,260
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,360
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,220
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Eau Claire, WI is $48.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.67 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Eau Claire, WI is 10.7% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,620 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,360.