The salary statistics and trend of construction equipment operators in the industry of utility system construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare construction equipment operator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,380 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,370 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for construction equipment operators in the industry of utility system construction. 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 $88,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,370. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent construction equipment operators is $32,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of construction equipment operators in the industry of Utility System Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,370 | 3.47% | 12.07% |
| 2016 | $48,620 | 2.71% | - |
| 2015 | $47,300 | 1.92% | - |
| 2014 | $46,390 | 2.46% | - |
| 2013 | $45,250 | 2.12% | - |
| 2012 | $44,290 | - | - |
The average salaries of construction equipment operators in 22 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of construction equipment operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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