The salary statistics and trend of power plant operators in the industry of paper manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare power plant operator salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for power plant operators in the industry of paper manufacturing. 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 is $95,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent power plant operators is $43,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of power plant operators in the industry of Paper Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $62,110 | -9.68% | 3.51% |
| 2016 | $68,120 | 0.79% | - |
| 2015 | $67,580 | -1.85% | - |
| 2014 | $68,830 | 6.78% | - |
| 2013 | $64,160 | 6.59% | - |
| 2012 | $59,930 | - | - |
The average salaries of power plant operators in 15 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of power plant operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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