Electrical Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $102,680 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.37
10th percentile $64,320
90th percentile $175,010
Employed locally 740
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,320
    25th
    $81,070
    50th (median)
    $102,680
    75th
    $136,920
    90th
    $175,010

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 138% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 38% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $117,420
    Midland, TX $113,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,210
    Longview, TX $105,980
    Waco, TX $105,370

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,880
    Industrial Engineers $102,370
    Mechanical Engineers $101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,820
    Engineers, All Other $115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $49.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.88 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 8.2% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,320 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,070.