The salary statistics and trend of accountants and auditors in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $50,700 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,610 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $93,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $112,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for accountants and auditors 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) accountants and auditors is $112,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent accountants and auditors is $50,700.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,730 | 2.60% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | $73,760 | 0.31% | - |
| 2015 | $73,530 | 1.92% | - |
| 2014 | $72,120 | 0.54% | - |
| 2013 | $71,730 | 3.25% | - |
| 2012 | $69,400 | - | - |
The average salaries of accountants and auditors in ten industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of accountants and auditors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Electric Power Generation | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Other Electric Power Generation | |
| Utilities | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Solar Electric Power Generation | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
| Hydroelectric Power Generation | |
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