Electrical Engineers Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $100,990 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.55
10th percentile $70,180
90th percentile $144,200
Employed locally 130
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,180
    25th
    $82,040
    50th (median)
    $100,990
    75th
    $127,520
    90th
    $144,200

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $93,540
    Mechanical Engineers $99,040
    Civil Engineers $89,190
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,310
    Engineers, All Other $112,790
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $56,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southwest New York is $48.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.83 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southwest New York is 9.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,180 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,040.