How much does a Substation Engineer make?
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$82,727
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Substation Engineer is $82,727 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $72,096 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $10,630 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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For Electrical Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Electrical Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $89,040 /yr |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | $151,098 /yr |
| Electrical Engineer IV | $105,747 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Substation Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Substation Engineer in United States. Employers include Duke Energy, Eversource Energy and Ameren.
Top Paying Companies
For Substation Engineer in United States
| 1 | Duke Energy | $105,945 | |
| 2 | Eversource Energy | $99,231 | |
| 3 | Ameren | $97,821 | |
| 4 | Xcel Energy | $97,331 | |
| 5 | Kiewit Corporation | $94,540 | |
| 6 | POWER Engineers | $94,537 | |
| 7 | Mesa Associates | $85,471 | |
| 8 | HDR | $85,344 |
For Electrical Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Electrical Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $89,040 /yr |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | $151,098 /yr |
| Electrical Engineer IV | $105,747 /yr |
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$94,537
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$85,344
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Top Paying Industries
For a Substation Engineer in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Substation Engineer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $97,576 and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $89,942.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$89,942
7% Lower than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Substation Engineer are Duke Energy, Eversource Energy, and Ameren.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Substation Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Substation Engineer is $72,096 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Substation Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 188 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Substation Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Substation Engineer in United States is $107,430 per year.
The lowest salary for a Substation Engineer in United States is $48,384 per year.
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