The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of other heavy and civil engineering 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 | $32,180 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $41,990 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,450 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of other 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) plant and system operators is $58,450. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,990. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $32,180.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2015. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 3-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $41,990 | 2.00% | 14.79% |
| 2014 | $41,150 | 4.98% | - |
| 2013 | $39,100 | 8.49% | - |
| 2012 | $35,780 | - | - |
The average salaries of plant and system operators in six industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. 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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