The salary statistics and trend of laborers and material movers in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare laborers and material mover salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $32,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for laborers and material movers 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) laborers and material movers is $48,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $32,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent laborers and material movers is $21,120.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of laborers and material movers in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,190 | 7.42% | 14.82% |
| 2016 | $29,800 | 4.26% | - |
| 2015 | $28,530 | 3.40% | - |
| 2014 | $27,560 | 0.65% | - |
| 2013 | $27,380 | -0.15% | - |
| 2012 | $27,420 | - | - |
The average salaries of laborers and material movers in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of laborers and material movers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Coal Mining | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
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