Electrical Engineers Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $105,980 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.95
10th percentile $69,280
90th percentile $147,590
Employed locally 130
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,280
    25th
    $81,380
    50th (median)
    $105,980
    75th
    $130,850
    90th
    $147,590

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 163% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 63% 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
    Waco, TX $105,370
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $104,380

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $101,050
    Petroleum Engineers $110,310
    Industrial Engineers $92,610
    Civil Engineers $79,290
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $60,320
    Surveyors $72,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Longview, TX is $50.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.06 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Longview, TX is 5.3% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,280 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,380.