Electrical Engineers Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $92,150 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.30
10th percentile $64,210
90th percentile $136,520
Employed locally 430
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,210
    25th
    $72,870
    50th (median)
    $92,150
    75th
    $111,850
    90th
    $136,520

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 134% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 34% 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
    Topeka, KS $109,250
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $108,210
    Jackson, MS $105,170

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $127,050
    Industrial Engineers $98,840
    Mechanical Engineers $91,770
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $58,870
    Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $76,130
    Civil Engineers $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Wichita, KS is $44.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.47 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Wichita, KS is 17.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,210 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,870.