The salary statistics and trend of electricians in the industry of electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare electricians salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,190 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,240 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $94,090 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electricians in the industry of electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) electricians is $94,090. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electricians is $31,190.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electricians in the industry of Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $52,190 | 2.49% | 7.38% |
| 2016 | $50,890 | 1.51% | - |
| 2015 | $50,120 | 1.60% | - |
| 2014 | $49,320 | 0.87% | - |
| 2013 | $48,890 | 1.12% | - |
| 2012 | $48,340 | - | - |
The average salaries of electricians in 20 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of electricians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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