The salary statistics and trend of electrical engineers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $68,020 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $85,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $110,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $138,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $163,970 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electrical engineers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $163,970. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $110,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electrical engineers is $68,020.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electrical engineers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $110,150 | -2.64% | 14.32% |
| 2016 | $113,060 | 0.13% | - |
| 2015 | $112,910 | 7.10% | - |
| 2014 | $104,890 | 4.95% | - |
| 2013 | $99,700 | 5.34% | - |
| 2012 | $94,380 | - | - |
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.