Laborers and Material Mover Salary in the Industry of Water, Sewage and Other Systems

The salary statistics and trend of laborers and material movers in the industry of water, sewage and other systems are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare laborers and material mover salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$20,820
25th Percentile Wage
$23,270
50th Percentile Wage
$27,710
75th Percentile Wage
$33,090
90th Percentile Wage
$41,560

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for laborers and material movers 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) laborers and material movers is $41,560. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $27,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent laborers and material movers is $20,820.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of laborers and material movers in the industry of Water, Sewage and Other Systems from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$27,710
-2.92% 15.84%
2016
$28,520
5.29% -
2015
$27,010
8.74% -
2014
$24,650
0.08% -
2013
$24,630
5.32% -
2012
$23,320
- -

Table 3. Compare Laborers and Material Mover Salary in Different Industries within the Utilities Sector

The average salaries of laborers and material movers in eight industries within the utilities 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
Natural Gas Distribution
$63,180
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
$50,280
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
$42,970
Utilities
$39,640
Hydroelectric Power Generation
$39,410
Nuclear Electric Power Generation
$37,740
Biomass Electric Power Generation
$30,330
Water, Sewage and Other Systems
$27,710

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