Electrical Engineers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $101,260 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.69
10th percentile $63,080
90th percentile $162,350
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,080
    25th
    $82,620
    50th (median)
    $101,260
    75th
    $134,870
    90th
    $162,350

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 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
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $129,560
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,210
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $119,890
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $119,220
    Jacksonville, FL $111,430
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $111,200

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,070
    Engineers, All Other$72,010
    Industrial Engineers$98,130
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$45,200
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$56,390
    Surveyors$64,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Tallahassee, FL is $48.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.31 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 9.5% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,080 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,620.