Electrical Engineers Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $105,810 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.87
10th percentile $69,830
90th percentile $137,990
Employed locally 90
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,830
    25th
    $82,850
    50th (median)
    $105,810
    75th
    $113,780
    90th
    $137,990

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$82,530
    Mechanical Engineers$80,040
    Civil Engineers$82,080
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,690
    Mechanical Drafters$61,610
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Northwest Iowa is $50.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Northwest Iowa is 5.5% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,830 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,850.