What are the main factors that influence an Electric Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Electric Engineer?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Electric Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Electric Engineer's salary?

An Electric Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $78,316 for beginners, reaching about $115,469 at mid-level, and approach $159,492 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Electric Engineer?

Electric Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electric Engineer roles are District of Columbia $134,864, California $134,352, Massachusetts $132,561. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electric Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Electric Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electric Power Engineer: $169,906; Electric Distribution Engineer: $100,292; Electric Meter Technician: $84,876; Electric Lineman: $83,200; Electric Contractor: $65,886.

Electric Engineer Salary in Georgia

How much does an Electric Engineer make in Georgia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electric Engineer in Georgia is $117,482 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, an Electric Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,939
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,854 to $127,143
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,909

10% $102,909

50% (Median) $117,482

90% $135,939

Electric Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,143	$10,595	$2,445	$61
Average	$117,482	$9,790	$2,259	$56
25th Percentile	$109,854	$9,154	$2,113	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Electric Engineer Salaries

An Electric Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Electric Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electric Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,316
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,929
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,469
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,488
Expert (over 8 years): $159,492

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Electrical Engineer I	less than 1 year	$78,316
Electrical Engineer II	1-2 years	$94,929
Electric Engineer	2-4 years	$115,469
Electrical Engineer IV	5-8 years	$137,488
Electrical Engineer V	over 8 years	$159,492

How Do Electric Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Electric Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $134,864.
California: $134,352.
Massachusetts: $132,561.

District of Columbia $134,864 California $134,352 Massachusetts $132,561 Washington $132,074 New Jersey $132,026 Alaska $131,855 Connecticut $130,174 New York $129,492

Hawaii $127,312 Rhode Island $126,288 Maryland $125,594 Minnesota $124,644 Colorado $124,279 Illinois $124,157 Oregon $123,694 Delaware $123,353

New Hampshire $123,139 Virginia $122,659 Pennsylvania $121,258 Nevada $120,551 North Dakota $120,320 Michigan $119,955 Wisconsin $119,821 Vermont $119,553

Texas $118,810 Maine $118,761 Arizona $118,688 Ohio $118,603 Georgia $117,482 Indiana $116,922 Wyoming $116,812 Utah $116,641

Iowa $116,568 Kansas $115,984 Louisiana $115,813 North Carolina $115,752 Missouri $115,728 Florida $115,253 Montana $114,997 Nebraska $114,753

Kentucky $114,619 South Carolina $114,132 Tennessee $113,828 Idaho $113,706 New Mexico $112,817 Oklahoma $112,622 Alabama $111,903 South Dakota $110,697

Arkansas $110,040 West Virginia $109,686 Mississippi $108,627

Top Paying Cities for Electric Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Attapulgus: $108,940
Kennesaw: $117,482
Kingston: $112,027

Attapulgus, GA $108,940

Kennesaw, GA $117,482

Kingston, GA $112,027

Lebanon, GA $116,190

Lindale, GA $111,249

Marble Hill, GA $112,840

Mount Berry, GA $110,597

Mount Zion, GA $113,040

Nelson, GA $114,449

Rockmart, GA $114,414

Rome, GA $110,965

Roopville, GA $111,969

Rydal, GA $112,554

Shannon, GA $110,847

Silver Creek, GA $111,766

Talking Rock, GA $111,384

Tallapoosa, GA $111,965

Tate, GA $113,311

Taylorsville, GA $114,509

Temple, GA $115,127

Villa Rica, GA $115,974

Waco, GA $112,311

Waleska, GA $113,753

White, GA $114,104

Whitesburg, GA $115,263

Winston, GA $116,388

Woodstock, GA $117,074

Barnesville, GA $110,398

Brooks, GA $114,015

Concord, GA $111,126

Experiment, GA $114,281

Fairburn, GA $117,933

Fayetteville, GA $117,721

Flovilla, GA $110,970

Franklin, GA $110,974

Gay, GA $111,472

Glenn, GA $110,976

Grantville, GA $112,036

Greenville, GA $110,368

Griffin, GA $114,636

Hampton, GA $116,455

Haralson, GA $113,522

Hogansville, GA $110,807

Jackson, GA $112,400

Jenkinsburg, GA $113,567

Jonesboro, GA $118,165

Lagrange, GA $109,791

Manor, GA $108,181

Mershon, GA $108,147

Millwood, GA $108,154

Nahunta, GA $109,305

Nicholls, GA $108,279

Odum, GA $108,571

Offerman, GA $108,568

Patterson, GA $108,248

Saint Marys, GA $112,325

Screven, GA $108,226

Sea Island, GA $109,088

Saint George, GA $112,661

Surrency, GA $108,080

Waresboro, GA $108,564

Waverly, GA $110,109

Waynesville, GA $109,496

West Green, GA $108,194

White Oak, GA $110,336

Woodbine, GA $111,454

Valdosta, GA $108,633

Adel, GA $108,406

Alapaha, GA $108,186

Argyle, GA $108,539

Axson, GA $108,205

Barney, GA $108,244

Boston, GA $108,758

Cecil, GA $108,572

Dixie, GA $108,388

Du Pont, GA $108,030

Fargo, GA $108,590

Hahira, GA $108,469

Homerville, GA $108,277

Lakeland, GA $108,335

Lake Park, GA $108,474

Lenox, GA $108,186

Morven, GA $108,362

Nashville, GA $108,327

Naylor, GA $108,260

Pearson, GA $108,251

Quitman, GA $108,462

Ray City, GA $108,434

Sparks, GA $108,343

Statenville, GA $108,458

Stockton, GA $108,260

Willacoochee, GA $108,267

Moody A F B, GA $108,500

Albany, GA $107,141

Americus, GA $108,271

Andersonville, GA $108,234

Arabi, GA $107,735

Ashburn, GA $107,692

Baconton, GA $107,305

Barwick, GA $108,483

Berlin, GA $108,541

Locust Grove, GA $114,624

Bainbridge, GA $108,337

Blakely, GA $106,284

Bluffton, GA $107,342

Brinson, GA $108,099

Bronwood, GA $107,461

Cairo, GA $108,456

Calvary, GA $109,004

Cedar Springs, GA $105,708

Climax, GA $108,613

Coleman, GA $107,691

Colquitt, GA $107,944

Cuthbert, GA $107,887

Damascus, GA $107,522

Dawson, GA $107,491

Donalsonville, GA $107,852

Edison, GA $107,608

Fort Gaines, GA $107,294

Fowlstown, GA $108,890

Georgetown, GA $107,678

Iron City, GA $107,880

Jakin, GA $105,992

Leary, GA $107,385

Morgan, GA $107,421

Morris, GA $107,616

Newton, GA $107,612

Parrott, GA $107,864

Sasser, GA $107,322

Shellman, GA $107,759

Whigham, GA $108,562

Lovejoy, GA $116,929

Luthersville, GA $111,893

Mcdonough, GA $116,003

Meansville, GA $110,107

Milner, GA $111,357

Molena, GA $109,973

Moreland, GA $113,161

Morrow, GA $118,916

Newnan, GA $113,971

Orchard Hill, GA $111,967

Palmetto, GA $116,945

Peachtree City, GA $116,433

Red Oak, GA $118,993

Rex, GA $118,696

Riverdale, GA $118,613

Sargent, GA $114,373

Senoia, GA $114,045

Sharpsburg, GA $115,367

Stockbridge, GA $117,962

Sunny Side, GA $115,498

The Rock, GA $110,113

Thomaston, GA $109,547

Conley, GA $119,272

Turin, GA $114,723

Tyrone, GA $117,176

Union City, GA $118,341

Williamson, GA $112,306

Woodbury, GA $110,049

Ellenwood, GA $119,176

Zebulon, GA $111,120

Forest Park, GA $119,261

Stapleton, GA $110,712

Thomson, GA $110,880

Warrenton, GA $109,859

Waynesboro, GA $111,219

Wrens, GA $110,992

Augusta, GA $112,719

Abbeville, GA $108,325

North Metro, GA $117,741

Millen, GA $109,505

Mount Vernon, GA $108,166

Newington, GA $110,278

Norristown, GA $107,847

Nunez, GA $107,823

Oliver, GA $110,524

Portal, GA $108,681

Pulaski, GA $109,239

Adrian, GA $107,885

Allentown, GA $108,789

Bolingbroke, GA $109,205

Bonaire, GA $108,980

Butler, GA $108,594

Byromville, GA $108,281

Byron, GA $109,043

Cadwell, GA $108,270

Cordele, GA $108,266

Chauncey, GA $108,208

Chester, GA $108,636

Clinchfield, GA $108,599

Cochran, GA $108,759

Culloden, GA $109,466

Danville, GA $108,812

Davisboro, GA $108,888

Dexter, GA $108,579

Dry Branch, GA $109,036

Dublin, GA $108,675

Dudley, GA $108,624

Eastman, GA $108,463

Eatonton, GA $110,288

Elko, GA $108,582

East Dublin, GA $108,460

Centerville, GA $109,049

Forsyth, GA $109,822

Fort Valley, GA $108,874

Gordon, GA $108,975

Gray, GA $109,175

Haddock, GA $109,297

Hardwick, GA $108,809

Harrison, GA $108,261

Hawkinsville, GA $108,590

Helena, GA $108,327

Hillsboro, GA $109,555

Howard, GA $108,268

Ideal, GA $108,366

Irwinton, GA $108,818

Jeffersonville, GA $108,971

Jewell, GA $108,970

Juliette, GA $109,435

Kathleen, GA $108,915

Kite, GA $107,858

Knoxville, GA $108,943

Lilly, GA $108,582

Lizella, GA $109,158

Mc Intyre, GA $108,856

Mc Rae, GA $108,306

Marshallville, GA $108,686

Mauk, GA $108,169

Milledgeville, GA $108,859

Milan, GA $108,220

Montezuma, GA $108,473

Monticello, GA $110,653

Montrose, GA $108,733

Musella, GA $109,272

Oconee, GA $108,934

Oglethorpe, GA $108,482

Perry, GA $108,912

Pinehurst, GA $108,300

Pineview, GA $108,332

Pitts, GA $108,209

Rentz, GA $108,467

Reynolds, GA $108,633

Rhine, GA $108,172

Roberta, GA $109,250

Rochelle, GA $108,258

Rupert, GA $108,166

Sandersville, GA $108,898

Scotland, GA $108,463

Seville, GA $108,691

Shady Dale, GA $111,292

Smarr, GA $109,360

Sparta, GA $109,015

Warner Robins, GA $109,015

Comer, GA $109,125

Crawford, GA $109,441

Tennille, GA $108,616

Toomsboro, GA $108,608

Unadilla, GA $108,536

Vienna, GA $108,321

Warthen, GA $108,589

Wrightsville, GA $108,226

Yatesville, GA $109,702

Reidsville, GA $108,880

Rockledge, GA $108,029

Rocky Ford, GA $108,808

Sardis, GA $110,511

Soperton, GA $108,016

Statesboro, GA $109,869

Stillmore, GA $108,048

Sylvania, GA $109,011

Tarrytown, GA $107,964

Twin City, GA $107,897

Uvalda, GA $108,172

Vidalia, GA $108,255

Wadley, GA $108,920

Gainesville, GA $113,358

Chestnut Mountain, GA $114,535

Alto, GA $110,695

Baldwin, GA $110,057

Blairsville, GA $109,297

Blue Ridge, GA $109,717

Buford, GA $115,952

Bowersville, GA $110,350

Braselton, GA $114,546

Canon, GA $110,262

Carnesville, GA $109,863

Cherry Log, GA $109,690

Clarkesville, GA $109,507

Clayton, GA $109,822

Clermont, GA $111,727

Cleveland, GA $110,508

Commerce, GA $111,432

Cornelia, GA $110,401

Dahlonega, GA $111,645

Dawsonville, GA $113,249

Demorest, GA $109,923

Ellijay, GA $110,439

Dillard, GA $109,904

Eastanollee, GA $110,271

East Ellijay, GA $110,429

Epworth, GA $109,718

Flowery Branch, GA $114,976

Gillsville, GA $112,148

Habersham, GA $109,828

Helen, GA $109,127

Hiawassee, GA $109,177

Homer, GA $110,254

Hoschton, GA $114,518

Jefferson, GA $112,718

Lakemont, GA $109,675

Lavonia, GA $110,394

Lula, GA $111,628

Mc Caysville, GA $109,884

Martin, GA $110,336

Maysville, GA $111,723

Mineral Bluff, GA $109,519

Morganton, GA $109,427

Mountain City, GA $110,082

Mount Airy, GA $109,858

Murrayville, GA $112,417

Nicholson, GA $111,379

Oakwood, GA $114,473

Pendergrass, GA $113,035

Rabun Gap, GA $109,742

Sautee Nacoochee, GA $109,307

Suches, GA $109,675

Tallulah Falls, GA $110,038

Talmo, GA $113,121

Tiger, GA $109,767

Toccoa, GA $110,187

Turnerville, GA $109,966

Wiley, GA $110,080

Young Harris, GA $109,254

Toccoa Falls, GA $110,406

Athens, GA $111,362

Macon, GA $109,126

Allenhurst, GA $110,867

Bloomingdale, GA $112,812

Clyo, GA $111,216

Crescent, GA $110,241

Darien, GA $109,681

Eden, GA $112,425

Ellabell, GA $112,055

Fleming, GA $111,987

Hinesville, GA $111,169

Guyton, GA $111,908

Fort Stewart, GA $111,236

Ludowici, GA $110,072

Meldrim, GA $112,636

Meridian, GA $109,963

Midway, GA $111,778

Pembroke, GA $111,086

Pooler, GA $113,231

Riceboro, GA $111,041

Richmond Hill, GA $112,505

Rincon, GA $112,563

Sapelo Island, GA $109,778

Tybee Island, GA $112,900

Springfield, GA $111,546

Townsend, GA $110,076

Walthourville, GA $110,803

Savannah, GA $113,231

Swainsboro, GA $107,957

Ailey, GA $108,097

Alamo, GA $108,227

Alston, GA $108,193

Bartow, GA $108,606

Bellville, GA $109,392

Brooklet, GA $111,020

Claxton, GA $109,695

Cobbtown, GA $108,393

Collins, GA $108,700

Daisy, GA $110,249

Dover, GA $109,591

Garfield, GA $108,618

Girard, GA $110,623

Glennville, GA $109,472

Glenwood, GA $108,086

Hagan, GA $110,012

Louisville, GA $109,856

Lyons, GA $108,130

Manassas, GA $109,247

Metter, GA $108,490

Midville, GA $108,992

Waycross, GA $108,729

Atlanta, GA $119,272

Ty Ty, GA $107,916

Arlington, GA $107,443

Cumming, GA $115,131

Decatur, GA $119,272

Lithonia, GA $118,515

Snellville, GA $117,831

Lawrenceville, GA $117,015

Lilburn, GA $118,328

Loganville, GA $116,574

Oxford, GA $116,326

Mansfield, GA $113,062

Newborn, GA $112,099

Porterdale, GA $115,428

Pine Lake, GA $119,272

Redan, GA $118,847

Roswell, GA $117,900

Scottdale, GA $119,272

Smyrna, GA $119,272

Stone Mountain, GA $119,263

Tucker, GA $119,241

Brookfield, GA $108,441

Camilla, GA $107,772

Chula, GA $107,990

Cobb, GA $107,718

Coolidge, GA $108,335

Cotton, GA $107,907

De Soto, GA $107,567

Doerun, GA $107,491

Ellenton, GA $108,461

Enigma, GA $108,231

Fitzgerald, GA $108,404

Funston, GA $107,901

Hartsfield, GA $107,899

Thomasville, GA $108,532

Irwinville, GA $108,133

Leesburg, GA $107,220

Leslie, GA $107,728

Meigs, GA $108,256

Moultrie, GA $108,253

Mystic, GA $108,230

Norman Park, GA $108,136

Oakfield, GA $107,338

Ochlocknee, GA $108,394

Ocilla, GA $108,296

Omega, GA $108,093

Pavo, GA $108,275

Pelham, GA $108,353

Plains, GA $108,049

Poulan, GA $107,478

Putney, GA $107,141

Rebecca, GA $107,976

Sale City, GA $107,639

Smithville, GA $107,571

Sumner, GA $107,583

Sycamore, GA $107,893

Sylvester, GA $107,343

Tifton, GA $108,055

Duluth, GA $117,741

Acworth, GA $116,817

Adairsville, GA $111,405

Aragon, GA $112,567

Armuchee, GA $110,740

Austell, GA $118,590

Ball Ground, GA $114,909

Bowdon, GA $111,803

Bowdon Junction, GA $113,623

Bremen, GA $113,981

Clarkdale, GA $118,355

Carrollton, GA $114,158

Buchanan, GA $112,741

Canton, GA $115,661

Cartersville, GA $114,112

Lithia Springs, GA $118,565

Cassville, GA $113,664

Cave Spring, GA $110,367

Cedartown, GA $111,652

Mableton, GA $119,272

Powder Springs, GA $117,825

Coosa, GA $109,791

Dallas, GA $116,098

Douglasville, GA $117,640

Emerson, GA $115,813

Esom Hill, GA $111,044

Fairmount, GA $111,789

Felton, GA $112,627

Hiram, GA $117,261

Holly Springs, GA $116,526

Arnoldsville, GA $110,308

Bethlehem, GA $115,116

Bishop, GA $112,328

Bogart, GA $112,895

Bostwick, GA $112,481

Bowman, GA $109,824

Buckhead, GA $110,117

Carlton, GA $108,657

Colbert, GA $109,906

Avondale Estates, GA $119,272

Norcross, GA $118,520

Alpharetta, GA $116,847

Marietta, GA $118,517

Auburn, GA $115,428

Conyers, GA $117,497

Covington, GA $114,727

Grayson, GA $117,007

Jersey, GA $115,689

Dacula, GA $116,002

Clarkston, GA $119,272

Suwanee, GA $116,896

Social Circle, GA $113,773

Crawfordville, GA $109,320

Warwick, GA $107,494

Danielsville, GA $109,689

Dewy Rose, GA $109,981

Elberton, GA $109,775

Farmington, GA $111,783

Franklin Springs, GA $110,102

Good Hope, GA $112,915

Greensboro, GA $109,247

Hartwell, GA $110,466

High Shoals, GA $112,563

Hull, GA $110,499

Ila, GA $110,007

Lexington, GA $108,633

Madison, GA $111,423

Monroe, GA $114,711

Rayle, GA $109,072

Royston, GA $110,018

Rutledge, GA $112,462

Sharon, GA $109,825

Siloam, GA $108,943

Statham, GA $113,249

Stephens, GA $109,463

Tignall, GA $109,627

Union Point, GA $108,959

Maxeys, GA $109,359

Washington, GA $109,908

Watkinsville, GA $111,479

White Plains, GA $108,863

Winder, GA $114,386

Winterville, GA $110,446

Calhoun, GA $111,036

Chatsworth, GA $110,580

Chickamauga, GA $110,275

Cisco, GA $109,802

Cohutta, GA $110,164

Crandall, GA $109,945

Dalton, GA $110,411

Eton, GA $110,437

Flintstone, GA $110,574

Graysville, GA $110,518

La Fayette, GA $110,091

Lyerly, GA $110,244

Menlo, GA $109,700

Oakman, GA $110,795

Plainville, GA $110,945

Ranger, GA $110,735

Resaca, GA $110,784

Ringgold, GA $110,423

Rising Fawn, GA $110,373

Rock Spring, GA $110,323

Rocky Face, GA $110,141

Rossville, GA $110,612

Fort Oglethorpe, GA $110,583

Sugar Valley, GA $110,599

Summerville, GA $110,422

Lookout Mountain, GA $110,572

Tennga, GA $109,904

Trenton, GA $110,445

Trion, GA $110,367

Tunnel Hill, GA $110,270

Varnell, GA $110,219

Wildwood, GA $110,516

Appling, GA $111,697

Avera, GA $109,624

Blythe, GA $111,909

Boneville, GA $111,237

Camak, GA $110,278

Dearing, GA $111,370

Evans, GA $112,297

Gibson, GA $109,871

Gough, GA $110,632

Gracewood, GA $112,719

Grovetown, GA $112,175

Harlem, GA $111,747

Hephzibah, GA $112,267

Keysville, GA $111,409

Lincolnton, GA $110,796

Matthews, GA $111,377

Mesena, GA $110,591

Mitchell, GA $109,171

Norwood, GA $109,642

Wray, GA $108,175

Box Springs, GA $107,899

Buena Vista, GA $107,952

Cataula, GA $107,793

Cusseta, GA $107,856

Ellaville, GA $108,231

Ellerslie, GA $107,809

Fortson, GA $107,745

Geneva, GA $108,038

Hamilton, GA $107,836

Junction City, GA $108,217

Louvale, GA $107,831

Lumpkin, GA $107,912

Manchester, GA $109,318

Midland, GA $107,748

Omaha, GA $107,859

Pine Mountain, GA $108,612

Pine Mountain Valley, GA $108,399

Preston, GA $107,974

Richland, GA $107,937

Shiloh, GA $108,638

Talbotton, GA $108,746

Upatoi, GA $107,814

Warm Springs, GA $109,200

Waverly Hall, GA $107,880

Weston, GA $107,819

West Point, GA $108,382

Woodland, GA $109,048

Columbus, GA $107,689

Fort Benning, GA $107,737

Jasper, GA $112,625

Perkins, GA $110,085

Alma, GA $108,299

Ambrose, GA $108,259

Baxley, GA $108,273

Blackshear, GA $108,410

Bristol, GA $108,154

Broxton, GA $108,266

Brunswick, GA $109,904

Saint Simons Island, GA $109,337

Jekyll Island, GA $110,124

Denton, GA $108,167

Douglas, GA $108,539

Folkston, GA $110,149

Hazlehurst, GA $108,300

Hoboken, GA $109,198

Hortense, GA $108,538

Jacksonville, GA $108,088

Jesup, GA $108,820

Kings Bay, GA $112,450

Kingsland, GA $112,466

Lumber City, GA $108,131

Electric Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electric Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Electric Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electric Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electric Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$140,978	$68.0	20%
Healthcare	$135,104	$65.0	15%
Biotechnology	$129,230	$62.0	10%
Insurance	$129,230	$62.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$129,230	$62.0	10%

Electric Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electric Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$109,854

Average $117,482/year

$127,143

$9,154

Average $9,790/month

$10,595

$2,113

Average $2,259/week

$2,445

$53

Average $56/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,143	$10,595	$2,445	$61
Average	$117,482	$9,790	$2,259	$56
25th Percentile	$109,854	$9,154	$2,113	$53

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