The salary statistics and trend of electrical engineers in the industry of metal ore mining are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare electrical engineer salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $80,320 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $90,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $106,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $125,240 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $144,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electrical engineers in the industry of metal ore mining. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) electrical engineers is $144,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $106,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electrical engineers is $80,320.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electrical engineers in the industry of Metal Ore Mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $106,350 | 5.82% | 23.95% |
| 2016 | $100,160 | 15.63% | - |
| 2015 | $84,500 | 11.46% | - |
| 2014 | $74,820 | 0.67% | - |
| 2013 | $74,320 | -8.83% | - |
| 2012 | $80,880 | - | - |
The average salaries of electrical engineers in six industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of electrical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
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