Electrical Engineers Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $95,630 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.97
10th percentile $53,690
90th percentile $127,800
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,690
    25th
    $62,390
    50th (median)
    $95,630
    75th
    $109,660
    90th
    $127,800

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,510
    Mechanical Engineers $78,640
    Surveyors $49,640
    Civil Engineers $73,840
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $39,460
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $55,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southeast Missouri is $45.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southeast Missouri is 14.5% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $53,690 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,390.