The salary statistics and trend of environmental scientists and geoscientists in the industry of utility system construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare environmental scientist and geoscientists salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,210 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for environmental scientists and geoscientists in the industry of utility system 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) environmental scientists and geoscientists is $130,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent environmental scientists and geoscientists is $29,210.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of environmental scientists and geoscientists in the industry of Utility System Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $68,500 | -0.12% | -10.03% |
| 2016 | $68,580 | 3.25% | - |
| 2015 | $66,350 | -2.31% | - |
| 2014 | $67,880 | -7.20% | - |
| 2013 | $72,770 | -3.57% | - |
| 2012 | $75,370 | - | - |
The average salaries of environmental scientists and geoscientists in six industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of environmental scientists and geoscientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Utility System Construction | |
| Construction of Buildings | |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | |
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