The salary statistics and trend of motor vehicle operators in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare motor vehicle operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,780 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,000 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $48,570 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for motor vehicle operators 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) motor vehicle operators is $58,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,000. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent motor vehicle operators is $28,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of motor vehicle operators in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,000 | 3.20% | 12.25% |
| 2016 | $38,720 | 3.54% | - |
| 2015 | $37,350 | 2.95% | - |
| 2014 | $36,250 | 2.40% | - |
| 2013 | $35,380 | 0.79% | - |
| 2012 | $35,100 | - | - |
The average salaries of motor vehicle operators in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of motor vehicle operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Coal Mining | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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