Electrical Engineers Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $99,700 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.93
10th percentile $70,810
90th percentile $131,090
Employed locally 180
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,810
    25th
    $81,910
    50th (median)
    $99,700
    75th
    $123,390
    90th
    $131,090

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $88,120
    Mechanical Engineers $99,130
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,820
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,700
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $99,680
    Civil Engineers $76,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southern Michigan is $47.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southern Michigan is 10.9% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,810 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,910.