The salary statistics and trend of electrical engineers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare electrical engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $58,020 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $72,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $92,480 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $120,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $153,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electrical engineers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. 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 $153,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $92,480. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electrical engineers is $58,020.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electrical engineers in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $92,480 | 1.10% | 6.12% |
| 2016 | $91,460 | 1.34% | - |
| 2015 | $90,230 | 0.89% | - |
| 2014 | $89,430 | 2.21% | - |
| 2013 | $87,450 | 0.72% | - |
| 2012 | $86,820 | - | - |
The average salaries of electrical engineers in twelve industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of electrical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.