Electrical Engineers Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $104,940 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.45
10th percentile $80,030
90th percentile $154,040
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,030
    25th
    $84,350
    50th (median)
    $104,940
    75th
    $123,280
    90th
    $154,040

    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 South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,430
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,900
    Surveyors $62,650
    Industrial Engineers $104,440
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,370
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $93,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in South Florida is $50.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.27 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in South Florida is 6.2% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,030 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,350.