The salary statistics and trend of electrical engineers in the industry of electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare electrical engineer salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,810 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $81,600 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $103,240 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $128,730 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electrical engineers in the industry of electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors. 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 $128,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $81,600. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electrical engineers is $53,810.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electrical engineers in the industry of Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $81,600 | 1.53% | 7.84% |
| 2016 | $80,350 | -0.85% | - |
| 2015 | $81,030 | 4.54% | - |
| 2014 | $77,350 | 0.41% | - |
| 2013 | $77,030 | 2.38% | - |
| 2012 | $75,200 | - | - |
The average salaries of electrical engineers in 13 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of electrical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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