The salary statistics and trend of power plant operators in the industry of metal ore mining are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare power plant operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $47,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,380 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,830 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for power plant 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) power plant operators is $75,830. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent power plant operators is $47,370.
The average salaries of power plant operators in four industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. It is noted that with a salary of $61,490, the metal ore mining industry is the lowest paying industry for power plant operators within the sector of mining. For salary information of power plant operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
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