The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of nonresidential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare plant and system operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,400 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,900 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of nonresidential building construction. 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 $98,900. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $38,400.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,650 | 2.73% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | $68,720 | 27.58% | - |
| 2015 | $49,770 | 6.51% | - |
| 2014 | $46,530 | -34.75% | - |
| 2012 | $62,700 | - | - |
The average salaries of plant and system operators in six industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of plant and system operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nonresidential Building Construction | |
| Construction of Buildings | |
| Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Land Subdivision | |
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