The salary statistics and trend of locomotive engineers and operators in the industry of mining (except oil and gas) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare locomotive engineer and operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $51,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for locomotive engineers and operators 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) locomotive engineers and operators is $64,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent locomotive engineers and operators is $51,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of locomotive engineers and operators in the industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,110 | 3.60% | 13.56% |
| 2016 | $56,020 | 0.21% | - |
| 2015 | $55,900 | 4.28% | - |
| 2014 | $53,510 | 3.76% | - |
| 2013 | $51,500 | 2.47% | - |
| 2012 | $50,230 | - | - |
The average salaries of locomotive engineers and operators in three industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of locomotive engineers and operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Coal Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
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