The salary statistics and trend of mining machine operators in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mining machine operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $78,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mining machine operators in the industry of heavy and civil engineering 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) mining machine operators is $78,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mining machine operators is $40,960.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mining machine operators in the industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $68,250 | 33.45% | 24.63% |
| 2016 | $45,420 | -6.80% | - |
| 2015 | $48,510 | -5.69% | - |
| 2014 | $51,270 | -0.33% | - |
| 2013 | $51,440 | - | - |
The average salaries of mining machine operators in four industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mining machine operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
| Utility System Construction | |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | |
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