Electrical Engineers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $109,250 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.53
10th percentile $70,580
90th percentile $143,040
Employed locally 120
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,580
    25th
    $85,790
    50th (median)
    $109,250
    75th
    $121,960
    90th
    $143,040

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 160% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 60% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $126,820
    Jacksonville, FL $111,430
    Jackson, TN $109,470
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $108,210
    Jackson, MS $105,170
    Joplin, MO-KS $104,620

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $87,980
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,430
    Industrial Engineers $105,680
    Mechanical Engineers $98,250
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,790
    Engineers, All Other $60,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Topeka, KS is $52.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.79 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Topeka, KS is 2.4% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,580 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,790.