Electrical Engineers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $91,880 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.17
10th percentile $60,000
90th percentile $160,160
Employed locally 90
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,000
    25th
    $72,700
    50th (median)
    $91,880
    75th
    $127,920
    90th
    $160,160

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 128% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 28% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $117,420
    Midland, TX $113,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,210
    Longview, TX $105,980
    Waco, TX $105,370

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$82,680
    Mechanical Engineers$113,710
    Surveyors$48,370
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$39,050
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,200
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Tyler, TX is $44.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.00 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Tyler, TX is 17.9% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,000 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,700.