Electrical Engineers Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $97,320 -13% vs national
Median hourly $46.79
10th percentile $79,220
90th percentile $152,640
Employed locally 50
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,220
    25th
    $80,530
    50th (median)
    $97,320
    75th
    $117,770
    90th
    $152,640

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 173% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 73% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $119,770
    Knoxville, TN $110,890
    Jackson, TN $109,470
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $109,400
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $107,980
    Cleveland, TN $107,960

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$91,940
    Engineers, All Other$82,720
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,880
    Civil Engineers$91,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,160
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Johnson City, TN is $46.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $115.29 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Johnson City, TN is 13% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,220 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,530.