Electrical Engineers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $77,260 -31% vs national
Median hourly $37.15
10th percentile $65,990
90th percentile $130,050
Employed locally 120
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,990
    25th
    $65,990
    50th (median)
    $77,260
    75th
    $106,960
    90th
    $130,050

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 99% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 1% below 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
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $136,820
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $134,620
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $133,950

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $112,530
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,190
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $89,320
    Civil Engineers $83,370
    Mechanical Engineers $77,900
    Engineers, All Other $73,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Fayetteville, AR is $37.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.07 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 31% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,990 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,990.