The salary statistics and trend of electrical engineers in the industry of specialized design services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare electrical engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $50,390 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,840 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $86,050 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $102,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electrical engineers in the industry of specialized design 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) electrical engineers is $126,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $86,050. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electrical engineers is $50,390.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electrical engineers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $86,050 | -1.08% | 7.36% |
| 2016 | $86,980 | 2.63% | - |
| 2015 | $84,690 | -18.23% | - |
| 2014 | $100,130 | 4.90% | - |
| 2013 | $95,220 | 16.28% | - |
| 2012 | $79,720 | - | - |
The average salaries of electrical engineers in twelve industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of electrical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.