The salary statistics of accountants and auditors in the industry sector of utilities are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $51,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $62,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $78,360 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,650 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $119,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for accountants and auditors in the industry sector of utilities. 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 $119,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $78,360. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid accountants and auditors is $51,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry sector of utilities from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $78,360 | 0.83% | 11.77% |
| 2017 | $77,710 | 2.73% | - |
| 2016 | $75,590 | 1.85% | - |
| 2015 | $74,190 | 1.90% | - |
| 2014 | $72,780 | 2.06% | - |
| 2013 | $71,280 | 3.00% | - |
| 2012 | $69,140 | - | - |
The average salaries of accountants and auditors in one industries in the utilities sector are shown below. For detailed accountant and auditor salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other Electric Power Generation | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].