Electrical Engineers Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,760 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.40
10th percentile $70,590
90th percentile $196,730
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,590
    25th
    $81,030
    50th (median)
    $102,760
    75th
    $119,400
    90th
    $196,730

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $79,050
    Industrial Engineers $88,460
    Civil Engineers $98,790
    Mechanical Drafters $64,310
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,500
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southwest Iowa is $49.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.58 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southwest Iowa is 8.2% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,590 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,030.