Electrical Engineers Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $98,240 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.23
10th percentile $75,760
90th percentile $156,330
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,760
    25th
    $83,550
    50th (median)
    $98,240
    75th
    $117,950
    90th
    $156,330

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,100
    Civil Engineers $80,020
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,110
    Mechanical Engineers $95,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southern South Carolina is $47.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.06 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southern South Carolina is 12.2% 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 South Carolina?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,760 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,550.