The salary statistics and trend of economists in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare economists salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $65,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $83,190 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $97,680 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $123,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $150,590 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for economists in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) economists is $150,590. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $97,680. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent economists is $65,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of economists in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $97,680 | -4.63% | -2.65% |
| 2016 | $102,200 | -2.43% | - |
| 2015 | $104,680 | 1.00% | - |
| 2014 | $103,630 | -0.62% | - |
| 2013 | $104,270 | 3.84% | - |
| 2012 | $100,270 | - | - |
The average salaries of economists in four industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of economists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
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