The salary statistics and trend of software developers and programmers in the industry of mining (except oil and gas) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare software developers and programmers salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $47,540 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,120 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,950 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $137,780 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for software developers and programmers in the industry of mining (except oil and gas). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) software developers and programmers is $137,780. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent software developers and programmers is $47,540.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of software developers and programmers in the industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,120 | 5.19% | 18.16% |
| 2016 | $71,220 | 3.65% | - |
| 2015 | $68,620 | 9.46% | - |
| 2014 | $62,130 | 0.61% | - |
| 2013 | $61,750 | 0.44% | - |
| 2012 | $61,480 | - | - |
The average salaries of software developers and programmers in six industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of software developers and programmers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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