The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of water, sewage and other systems 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 | $26,520 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,270 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,650 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $72,840 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of water, sewage and other systems. 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 $72,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $26,520.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Water, Sewage and Other Systems from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,270 | -1.41% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | $45,910 | 2.85% | - |
| 2015 | $44,600 | 2.35% | - |
| 2014 | $43,550 | 3.51% | - |
| 2013 | $42,020 | 0.02% | - |
| 2012 | $42,010 | - | - |
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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