Electrical Engineers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $111,170 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $53.45
10th percentile $63,120
90th percentile $135,490
Employed locally 110
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,120
    25th
    $77,640
    50th (median)
    $111,170
    75th
    $121,070
    90th
    $135,490

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 189% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 89% 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
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $129,560
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,210
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $119,890
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $119,220
    Jacksonville, FL $111,430
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $111,200

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$95,960
    Engineers, All Other$73,260
    Industrial Engineers$97,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,670
    Mechanical Engineers$83,080
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Gainesville, FL is $53.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.14 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Gainesville, FL is 0.7% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,120 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,640.