The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of other specialty trade 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 | $20,820 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,340 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $53,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $61,710 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of other specialty trade 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 $61,710. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $20,820.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Other Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $43,340 | 1.98% | 19.57% |
| 2016 | $42,480 | 16.24% | - |
| 2015 | $35,580 | -4.30% | - |
| 2014 | $37,110 | 0.70% | - |
| 2013 | $36,850 | 5.40% | - |
| 2012 | $34,860 | - | - |
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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