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Power Plant Operator, Distributors, and Dispatcher Salary in the Industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

The salary statistics and trend of power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare power plant operator, distributors, and dispatcher salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$52,280
25th Percentile Wage
$58,190
50th Percentile Wage
$72,020
75th Percentile Wage
$89,290
90th Percentile Wage
$100,580

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers 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) power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers is $100,580. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers is $52,280.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers in the industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$72,020
-14.13% 19.66%
2015
$82,200
3.65% -
2014
$79,200
22.11% -
2013
$61,690
6.21% -
2012
$57,860
- -

Table 3. Compare Power Plant Operator, Distributors, and Dispatcher Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers in five industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Construction of Buildings
$74,340
Nonresidential Building Construction
$74,340
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$72,020
Utility System Construction
$72,020
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
$72,020

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