The salary statistics and trend of power plant operators in the industry of waste treatment and disposal are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare power plant operator salaries in different industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $51,190 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $81,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $94,740 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for power plant operators in the industry of waste treatment and disposal. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) power plant operators is $94,740. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent power plant operators is $51,190.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of power plant operators in the industry of Waste Treatment and Disposal from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,760 | 1.92% | 17.04% |
| 2016 | $69,400 | -0.55% | - |
| 2015 | $69,780 | -1.50% | - |
| 2014 | $70,830 | 7.82% | - |
| 2013 | $65,290 | 10.09% | - |
| 2012 | $58,700 | - | - |
The average salaries of power plant operators in six industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of power plant operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | |
| Facilities Support Services | |
| Administrative and Support Services | |
| Temporary Help Services | |
| Employment Services | |