Electrical Engineers Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $103,480 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.75
10th percentile $67,950
90th percentile $157,710
Employed locally 130
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,950
    25th
    $85,020
    50th (median)
    $103,480
    75th
    $133,850
    90th
    $157,710

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,740
    Civil Engineers $101,020
    Mechanical Engineers $86,310
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,120
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,680
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $89,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in South Illinois is $49.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in South Illinois is 7.5% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,950 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,020.