The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of primary metal 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 | $28,410 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,890 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,160 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $71,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of primary metal 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 $71,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $28,410.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Primary Metal Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,510 | -3.22% | 6.78% |
| 2016 | $50,070 | 1.08% | - |
| 2015 | $49,530 | 7.53% | - |
| 2014 | $45,800 | 1.27% | - |
| 2013 | $45,220 | - | - |
The average salaries of plant and system operators in 85 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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