The salary statistics of plant and system operators in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare plant and system operator salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $80,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $107,090 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for plant and system operators in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $107,090. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid plant and system operators is $29,370.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of plant and system operators in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $50,690 | 0.71% | 17.10% |
| 2017 | $50,330 | -0.70% | - |
| 2016 | $50,680 | -5.31% | - |
| 2015 | $53,370 | 7.59% | - |
| 2014 | $49,320 | 8.76% | - |
| 2013 | $45,000 | 6.62% | - |
| 2012 | $42,020 | - | - |
The average salaries of plant and system operators in two industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed plant and system operator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Spectator Sports | |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].