The salary statistics and trend of gas plant operators in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare gas plant operator salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,780 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $65,560 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $76,270 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $83,420 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for gas plant 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) gas plant operators is $83,420. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,560. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent gas plant operators is $40,780.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of gas plant operators in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $65,560 | 5.55% | 5.03% |
| 2015 | $61,920 | -2.89% | - |
| 2014 | $63,710 | 8.29% | - |
| 2013 | $58,430 | -6.55% | - |
| 2012 | $62,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of gas plant operators in five industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of gas plant operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | |
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