The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare plant and system operator salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,740 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,900 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $76,200 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of basic chemical 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) plant and system operators is $88,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,900. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $39,740.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $62,900 | 0.84% | 9.63% |
| 2015 | $62,370 | 5.36% | - |
| 2014 | $59,030 | 3.73% | - |
| 2013 | $56,830 | -0.02% | - |
| 2012 | $56,840 | - | - |
The average salaries of plant and system operators in 28 industries within the manufacturing 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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