Electrical Engineers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,580 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.84
10th percentile $68,110
90th percentile $135,340
Employed locally 110
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,110
    25th
    $79,160
    50th (median)
    $101,580
    75th
    $120,430
    90th
    $135,340

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,420
    Mechanical Engineers $99,320
    Civil Engineers $99,830
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,630
    Mechanical Drafters $65,160
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southeast Iowa is $48.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.07 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southeast Iowa is 9.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $68,110 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,160.