Electrical Engineers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $98,940 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.57
10th percentile $59,900
90th percentile $142,380
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,900
    25th
    $77,650
    50th (median)
    $98,940
    75th
    $123,930
    90th
    $142,380

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 161% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 61% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,620
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $118,960
    Vermont $118,050
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $117,170

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,280
    Industrial Engineers$84,310
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$57,310
    Mechanical Engineers$74,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$78,150
    Mechanical Drafters$62,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Springfield, MO is $47.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.47 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Springfield, MO is 11.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,900 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,650.