The salary statistics and trend of electrical engineers in the industry of nonresidential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare electrical engineer salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $55,100 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,070 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $87,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $116,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $145,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electrical engineers in the industry of nonresidential building construction. 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 $145,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $87,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electrical engineers is $55,100.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electrical engineers in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $87,650 | 0.76% | 3.57% |
| 2016 | $86,980 | -5.31% | - |
| 2015 | $91,600 | -0.29% | - |
| 2014 | $91,870 | 2.93% | - |
| 2013 | $89,180 | 5.23% | - |
| 2012 | $84,520 | - | - |
The average salaries of electrical engineers in 13 industries within the construction 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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