The salary statistics and trend of physicists in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physicist salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $51,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $71,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $91,000 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $106,230 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $158,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physicists 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) physicists is $158,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $91,000. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physicists is $51,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physicists in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $91,000 | 4.97% | 4.97% |
| 2016 | $86,480 | 5.74% | - |
| 2015 | $81,520 | -37.24% | - |
| 2014 | $111,880 | 7.26% | - |
| 2013 | $103,760 | 16.65% | - |
| 2012 | $86,480 | - | - |
The average salaries of physicists in three industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physicists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Utilities | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
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