The salary statistics and trend of electrical engineers in the industry of support activities for 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 | $73,570 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $97,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $136,870 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $150,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $159,350 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electrical engineers in the industry of support activities for 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 $159,350. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $136,870. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electrical engineers is $73,570.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electrical engineers in the industry of Support Activities for Mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $136,870 | 26.59% | 35.96% |
| 2016 | $100,470 | 1.45% | - |
| 2015 | $99,010 | 4.14% | - |
| 2014 | $94,910 | 5.71% | - |
| 2013 | $89,490 | 2.06% | - |
| 2012 | $87,650 | - | - |
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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