Electrical Engineers Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $105,370 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.66
10th percentile $63,000
90th percentile $160,920
Employed locally 120
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,000
    25th
    $74,330
    50th (median)
    $105,370
    75th
    $138,560
    90th
    $160,920

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 165% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 65% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $104,380

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$101,600
    Civil Engineers$74,370
    Mechanical Engineers$95,830
    Aerospace Engineers$131,270
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$42,850
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Waco, TX is $50.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.83 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Waco, TX is 5.8% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,000 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,330.