Electrical Engineers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $114,090 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $54.85
10th percentile $81,120
90th percentile $150,780
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,120
    25th
    $91,100
    50th (median)
    $114,090
    75th
    $124,200
    90th
    $150,780

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 156% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 56% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Albany, GA $130,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $127,160
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $125,920
    Binghamton, NY $120,440
    Albany, OR $108,430

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $95,460
    Industrial Engineers $111,830
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $110,940
    Civil Engineers $96,490
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $70,260
    Engineers, All Other $103,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Ithaca, NY is $54.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.22 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Ithaca, NY is 1.9% above 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,120 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,100.