The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of metal ore mining are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare plant and system operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,390 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,520 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,290 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of metal ore mining. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) plant and system operators is $80,290. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,390. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $42,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Metal Ore Mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,390 | 7.49% | 11.59% |
| 2016 | $59,570 | 0.69% | - |
| 2015 | $59,160 | 5.21% | - |
| 2014 | $56,080 | 1.68% | - |
| 2013 | $55,140 | -3.25% | - |
| 2012 | $56,930 | - | - |
The average salaries of plant and system operators in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of plant and system operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
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