The salary statistics and trend of electrical engineers in the industry of telecommunications are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare electrical engineer salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $65,840 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $78,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $97,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $122,810 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $151,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electrical engineers in the industry of telecommunications. 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 $151,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $97,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electrical engineers is $65,840.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electrical engineers in the industry of Telecommunications from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $97,940 | 2.82% | 17.61% |
| 2016 | $95,180 | 2.47% | - |
| 2015 | $92,830 | 2.46% | - |
| 2014 | $90,550 | 4.58% | - |
| 2013 | $86,400 | 6.61% | - |
| 2012 | $80,690 | - | - |
The average salaries of electrical engineers in 17 industries within the information 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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