The salary statistics and trend of accountants and auditors in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $45,250 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,680 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $90,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $114,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for accountants and auditors in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) accountants and auditors is $114,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,680. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent accountants and auditors is $45,250.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,680 | 0.23% | 10.31% |
| 2016 | $70,520 | -0.64% | - |
| 2015 | $70,970 | 2.55% | - |
| 2014 | $69,160 | 3.22% | - |
| 2013 | $66,930 | 5.29% | - |
| 2012 | $63,390 | - | - |
The average salaries of accountants and auditors in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of accountants and auditors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
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