Electrical Engineers Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $98,240 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.23
10th percentile $64,530
90th percentile $131,250
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,530
    25th
    $80,010
    50th (median)
    $98,240
    75th
    $122,700
    90th
    $131,250

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 167% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 67% 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
    Tucson, AZ $110,510
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $109,820
    Flagstaff, AZ $98,030
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $96,230
    Yuma, AZ $83,410

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$92,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$126,320
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,410
    Surveyors$72,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Sierra Vista, AZ is $47.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.11 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 12.2% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,530 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,010.