Electrical Engineers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $95,230 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.78
10th percentile $64,440
90th percentile $129,100
Employed locally 200
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,440
    25th
    $77,380
    50th (median)
    $95,230
    75th
    $124,580
    90th
    $129,100

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$85,170
    Mechanical Engineers$79,540
    Civil Engineers$94,230
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,010
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76,510
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Northwest Minnesota is $45.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 14.9% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,440 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,380.