Electrical Engineers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $110,380 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.07
10th percentile $69,990
90th percentile $144,070
Employed locally 160
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,990
    25th
    $87,350
    50th (median)
    $110,380
    75th
    $138,120
    90th
    $144,070

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $92,950
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,860
    Mechanical Engineers $90,140
    Civil Engineers $99,320
    Mechanical Drafters $64,400
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southeast Minnesota is $53.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 1.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,990 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,350.