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Electricians Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of electricians in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare electricians salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$37,200
25th Percentile Wage
$54,050
50th Percentile Wage
$70,610
75th Percentile Wage
$80,800
90th Percentile Wage
$97,260

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electricians in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. 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 $97,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,610. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electricians is $37,200.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electricians in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$70,610
0.96% 7.01%
2016
$69,930
4.32% -
2015
$66,910
-1.39% -
2014
$67,840
0.81% -
2013
$67,290
2.42% -
2012
$65,660
- -

Table 3. Compare Electricians Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of electricians in twelve industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of electricians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$81,190
Testing Laboratories
$71,520
Scientific Research and Development Services
$70,620
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$70,610
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$64,140
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$57,700
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$57,280
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$56,860
Engineering Services
$56,220
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$51,780
Specialized Design Services
$44,420
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$43,330

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