The salary statistics and trend of chemical plant and system operators in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare chemical plant and system operator salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,670 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $67,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for chemical plant and system 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) chemical plant and system operators is $88,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent chemical plant and system operators is $41,670.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical plant and system operators in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $55,550 | -5.36% | 0.27% |
| 2015 | $58,530 | 3.38% | - |
| 2014 | $56,550 | -0.19% | - |
| 2013 | $56,660 | 2.22% | - |
| 2012 | $55,400 | - | - |
The average salaries of chemical plant and system operators in 23 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of chemical plant and system operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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