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Electrical Substation Designer

Average Electrical Substation Designer Hourly Pay

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$24.50
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$16.47
MEDIAN
$24.50
90%
$36.33

The average hourly pay for an Electrical Substation Designer is $24.50 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$16 - $36
Bonus
$486 - $6k
Profit Sharing
$498 - $6k
Commission
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$38k - $84k
Based on 2,761 salary profiles (last updated Sep 08 2021)
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4 out of 5
(751)
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Common Health Benefits for a Electrical Substation Designer

Medical
81%
Dental
67%
Vision
58%
None
18%

Gender Breakdown for Electrical Substation Designers

Male
79.8%
Female
19.9%
Prefer to self-define
0.3%
This data is based on 1,775 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Electrical Substation Designers

What is the highest pay for Electrical Substation Designers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Electrical Substation Designer is $36.33 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Electrical Substation Designers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Electrical Substation Designer is $16.47 / hour

How can Electrical Substation Designers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Electrical Substation Designer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Electrical Substation Designer that oversees more junior Electrical Substation Designers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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