The salary statistics and trend of power plant operators in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills 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 | $43,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,210 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,260 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,010 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for power plant operators in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. 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 $96,010. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,260. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent power plant operators is $43,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of power plant operators in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,260 | -10.55% | 2.17% |
| 2016 | $67,720 | -0.93% | - |
| 2015 | $68,350 | -1.59% | - |
| 2014 | $69,440 | 7.07% | - |
| 2013 | $64,530 | 7.13% | - |
| 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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