Electrical Engineers Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $97,360 -13% vs national
Median hourly $46.81
10th percentile $61,890
90th percentile $129,250
Employed locally 70
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,890
    25th
    $78,700
    50th (median)
    $97,360
    75th
    $127,100
    90th
    $129,250

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 37% 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
    Binghamton, NY $120,440
    Helena, MT $102,090
    Sumter, SC $101,440
    Billings, MT $99,100
    Bozeman, MT $97,170

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $80,150
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,970
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,830
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,310
    Surveyors $78,930
    Mechanical Engineers $83,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Missoula, MT is $46.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.57 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Missoula, MT 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,890 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,700.