Electrical Engineers Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $97,030 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.65
10th percentile $71,400
90th percentile $129,890
Employed locally 50
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,400
    25th
    $77,790
    50th (median)
    $97,030
    75th
    $120,430
    90th
    $129,890

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,400
    Mechanical Engineers $85,700
    Civil Engineers $93,930
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,480
    Engineers, All Other $113,860
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southern Ohio is $46.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southern Ohio is 13.3% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $71,400 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,790.