Electrical Engineers Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $104,720 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.34
10th percentile $75,000
90th percentile $161,480
Employed locally 180
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,000
    25th
    $87,210
    50th (median)
    $104,720
    75th
    $131,820
    90th
    $161,480

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $89,610
    Industrial Engineers $102,090
    Mechanical Engineers $91,850
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,840
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $52,890
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $73,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southwest Maine is $50.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southwest Maine is 6.4% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,000 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,210.