Electrical Engineers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,480 -12% vs national
Median hourly $47.35
10th percentile $61,860
90th percentile $134,940
Employed locally 290
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,860
    25th
    $75,930
    50th (median)
    $98,480
    75th
    $124,190
    90th
    $134,940

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $106,650
    Industrial Engineers $83,020
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $121,060
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $92,620
    Engineers, All Other $122,700
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $85,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southern Indiana is $47.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.29 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southern Indiana is 12% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,860 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,930.