The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of natural gas distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare plant and system operator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $52,380 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $76,220 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $92,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $109,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of natural gas distribution. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) plant and system operators is $109,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $76,220. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $52,380.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Natural Gas Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $76,220 | 1.86% | 11.70% |
| 2016 | $74,800 | 4.89% | - |
| 2015 | $71,140 | 3.46% | - |
| 2014 | $68,680 | 1.40% | - |
| 2013 | $67,720 | 0.62% | - |
| 2012 | $67,300 | - | - |
The average salaries of plant and system operators in eleven industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of plant and system operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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