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Plant and System Operator Salary in the Industry of Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing

The salary statistics and trend of plant and system operators in the industry of engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment 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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$33,270
25th Percentile Wage
$40,730
50th Percentile Wage
$58,830
75th Percentile Wage
$70,370
90th Percentile Wage
$79,550

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for plant and system operators in the industry of engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment 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 $79,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,830. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent plant and system operators is $33,270.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry of Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$58,830
6.83% 66.89%
2015
$54,810
0.89% -
2014
$54,320
52.15% -
2013
$25,990
25.05% -
2012
$19,480
- -

Table 3. Compare Plant and System Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Manufacturing Sector

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.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
$67,540
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
$65,990
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
$62,900
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
$60,550
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$60,510
Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
$60,370
Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing
$59,550
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
$58,830
Ship and Boat Building
$57,840
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
$56,970
Tobacco Manufacturing
$56,380
Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
$55,040
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
$53,970
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
$51,760
Printing and Related Support Activities
$51,280
Printing and Related Support Activities
$51,280
Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing
$50,180
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing
$50,180
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
$50,090
Forging and Stamping
$48,140
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$46,650
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
$44,310
Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills
$44,020
Textile Product Mills
$40,170
Textile Furnishings Mills
$39,550
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing
$39,210
Animal Food Manufacturing
$37,950
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$32,130

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