The salary statistics of motor vehicle operators in the industry sector of utilities are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare motor vehicle operator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $81,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for motor vehicle operators in the industry sector of utilities. 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 $81,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid motor vehicle operators is $26,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of motor vehicle operators in the industry sector of utilities from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $45,630 | 6.75% | -3.62% |
| 2017 | $42,550 | -5.80% | - |
| 2016 | $45,020 | 6.00% | - |
| 2015 | $42,320 | 1.18% | - |
| 2014 | $41,820 | 5.14% | - |
| 2013 | $39,670 | -19.18% | - |
| 2012 | $47,280 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].