Electrical Engineers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $101,700 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.90
10th percentile $77,090
90th percentile $131,490
Employed locally 190
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,090
    25th
    $88,700
    50th (median)
    $101,700
    75th
    $105,910
    90th
    $131,490

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 25% 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
    Rapid City, SD $95,640

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,010
    Mechanical Engineers $94,780
    Industrial Engineers $92,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,790
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,460
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $48.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.49 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 9.1% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,090 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,700.