The salary statistics of motor vehicle operators in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare motor vehicle operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,580 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,840 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $62,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for motor vehicle operators in the industry sector of 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) motor vehicle operators is $62,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,840. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid motor vehicle operators is $28,580.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of motor vehicle operators in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $40,840 | 3.11% | 13.98% |
| 2017 | $39,570 | 2.45% | - |
| 2016 | $38,600 | 2.54% | - |
| 2015 | $37,620 | 2.50% | - |
| 2014 | $36,680 | 2.67% | - |
| 2013 | $35,700 | 1.60% | - |
| 2012 | $35,130 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].