Electrical Engineers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $94,540 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.45
10th percentile $54,540
90th percentile $155,700
Employed locally 70
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,540
    25th
    $66,770
    50th (median)
    $94,540
    75th
    $128,150
    90th
    $155,700

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 141% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 41% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $117,420
    Midland, TX $113,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,210
    Longview, TX $105,980
    Waco, TX $105,370

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $90,420
    Industrial Engineers $92,090
    Mechanical Engineers $106,170
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,840
    Engineers, All Other $89,860
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $98,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Killeen, TX is $45.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.56 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Killeen, TX is 15.5% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $54,540 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,770.