Electrical Engineers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $117,710 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $56.59
10th percentile $80,350
90th percentile $156,310
Employed locally 180
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,350
    25th
    $93,140
    50th (median)
    $117,710
    75th
    $129,730
    90th
    $156,310

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 186% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 86% 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
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $130,090
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $125,350
    Bay City, MI $124,170
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $118,040
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $117,130
    Bloomington, IN $114,400

    Related occupations in Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$102,880
    Industrial Engineers$94,660
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,750
    Civil Engineers$92,540
    Mechanical Drafters$80,280
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Niles, MI is $56.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.46 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Niles, MI is 5.2% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,350 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,140.