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Machinists Salary in the Industry of Construction of Buildings

The salary statistics and trend of machinists in the industry of construction of buildings are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare machinists salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$26,830
25th Percentile Wage
$34,980
50th Percentile Wage
$47,440
75th Percentile Wage
$66,350
90th Percentile Wage
$79,630

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for machinists in the industry of construction of buildings. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) machinists is $79,630. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent machinists is $26,830.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2016)

The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of machinists in the industry of Construction of Buildings from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
201647,44010.37%-1.16%
201542,520-17.50%-
201449,96010.33%-
201344,800-7.12%-
201247,990--

Table 2. Average Hourly Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Hourly Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$12.90
25th Percentile Wage
$16.82
50th Percentile Wage
$22.81
75th Percentile Wage
$31.90
90th Percentile Wage
$38.28

Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for machinists in the industry of construction of buildings. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) machinists is $38.28. The median hourly salary is $22.81. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $12.90.

Table 3. Compare Machinists Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of machinists in 13 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of machinists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
$59,950
Nonresidential Building Construction
$52,920
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$51,830
Construction of Buildings
$47,440
Building Equipment Contractors
$46,000
Other Building Equipment Contractors
$45,930
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$45,710
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$45,450
Specialty Trade Contractors
$44,850
Building Finishing Contractors
$44,090
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$43,700
Utility System Construction
$43,050
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$37,960

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