Electrical Engineers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $104,170 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.08
10th percentile $77,730
90th percentile $135,330
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,730
    25th
    $85,190
    50th (median)
    $104,170
    75th
    $121,260
    90th
    $135,330

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $89,070
    Mechanical Engineers $84,300
    Civil Engineers $91,200
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,140
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,090
    Mechanical Drafters $61,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Northeast Iowa is $50.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Northeast Iowa is 6.9% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,730 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,190.