The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors 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 | $45,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,090 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $88,330 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,950 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors. 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 $101,950. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $45,370.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,090 | -3.03% | 21.88% |
| 2016 | $66,030 | 19.20% | - |
| 2015 | $53,350 | 10.37% | - |
| 2014 | $47,820 | 4.22% | - |
| 2013 | $45,800 | -9.32% | - |
| 2012 | $50,070 | - | - |
The average salaries of plant and system operators in 14 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.
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