The salary statistics and trend of construction equipment operators in the industry of mining (except oil and gas) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare construction equipment operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,450 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,490 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,170 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for construction equipment operators in the industry of mining (except oil and gas). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) construction equipment operators is $75,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,170. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent construction equipment operators is $29,450.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of construction equipment operators in the industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,170 | -0.24% | 5.58% |
| 2016 | $45,280 | 0.15% | - |
| 2015 | $45,210 | 2.57% | - |
| 2014 | $44,050 | 3.00% | - |
| 2013 | $42,730 | 0.19% | - |
| 2012 | $42,650 | - | - |
The average salaries of construction equipment operators in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of construction equipment operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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