The salary statistics and trend of construction equipment operators in the industry of water, sewage and other systems are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare construction equipment operator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,110 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,560 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,390 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for construction equipment operators in the industry of water, sewage and other systems. 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 $73,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent construction equipment operators is $33,110.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of construction equipment operators in the industry of Water, Sewage and Other Systems from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,400 | 3.29% | 13.92% |
| 2016 | $45,840 | 4.43% | - |
| 2015 | $43,810 | 1.60% | - |
| 2014 | $43,110 | 7.24% | - |
| 2013 | $39,990 | -2.03% | - |
| 2012 | $40,800 | - | - |
The average salaries of construction equipment operators in seven industries within the utilities 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 |
|---|---|
| Hydroelectric Power Generation | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
| Biomass Electric Power Generation | |
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