The salary statistics and trend of designers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare designers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $37,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $81,700 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $102,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for designers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) designers is $102,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent designers is $37,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of designers in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $62,800 | 1.27% | 10.46% |
| 2016 | $62,000 | 3.05% | - |
| 2015 | $60,110 | 2.63% | - |
| 2014 | $58,530 | 1.25% | - |
| 2013 | $57,800 | 2.72% | - |
| 2012 | $56,230 | - | - |
The average salaries of designers in 15 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of designers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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