verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrical Engineer Salary in Missouri

Median Annual in Missouri
$118,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$57.06/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Missouri

groups Employed in MO
2,410
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$130,669 #6 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Missouri, explained

Electrical engineers in Missouri earn a median of $118,670 per year ($57.06 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $77,620, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $166,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Missouri.

Is $118,670 good pay in Missouri?

Adjusted for Missouri's cost of living (which runs 91% of the U.S. average), that $118,670 is worth about $130,669 in national buying power — ranking Missouri #6 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Missouri

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,620
$37.32/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$118,670
$57.06/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,710
$80.15/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MO
Missouri (here) $118,670 $130,669
Illinois $107,860 $107,905 +$10,810
Oklahoma $107,760 $122,673 +$10,910
Nebraska $107,260 $119,042 +$11,410
Iowa $105,820 $120,576 +$12,850
Tennessee $104,450 $113,693 +$14,220
Kansas $102,630 $113,947 +$16,040
Kentucky $98,550 $109,307 +$20,120
Arkansas $96,860 $111,414 +$21,810

Electrical Engineer in Missouri: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Missouri?

Electrical engineers in Missouri earn a median of $118,670 per year ($57.06 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Missouri pay electrical engineers well?

At $118,670, Missouri pays 2% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 2,410 work in the state.

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