Electrical Engineers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $104,040 -7% vs national
Median hourly $50.02
10th percentile $73,050
90th percentile $142,900
Employed locally 120
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,050
    25th
    $83,260
    50th (median)
    $104,040
    75th
    $129,860
    90th
    $142,900

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 151% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 51% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Albany, GA $130,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $127,160
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $125,920
    Binghamton, NY $120,440
    Ithaca, NY $114,090

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $94,120
    Civil Engineers $88,710
    Mechanical Engineers $94,280
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,350
    Computer Hardware Engineers $134,170
    Engineers, All Other $111,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Utica, NY is $50.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.45 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Utica, NY is 7% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,050 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,260.