The salary statistics and trend of machinists in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare machinists salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,090 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $53,180 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $62,820 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for machinists 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) machinists is $62,820. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent machinists is $34,090.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of machinists in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $45,960 | 0.48% | -0.52% |
| 2015 | $45,740 | 2.62% | - |
| 2014 | $44,540 | -0.31% | - |
| 2013 | $44,680 | -3.40% | - |
| 2012 | $46,200 | - | - |
The average salaries of machinists in two industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of machinists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Coal Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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