Electrical Engineers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $101,440 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.77
10th percentile $63,200
90th percentile $131,160
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,200
    25th
    $78,610
    50th (median)
    $101,440
    75th
    $118,700
    90th
    $131,160

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,380
    Mechanical Engineers $85,400
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,680
    Civil Engineers $94,520
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,420
    Mechanical Drafters $70,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southwest Minnesota is $48.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 9.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,200 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,610.