The salary statistics and trend of construction equipment operators in the industry of other heavy and civil engineering 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 | $30,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,750 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for construction equipment operators in the industry of other heavy and civil engineering 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 $96,750. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent construction equipment operators is $30,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of construction equipment operators in the industry of Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,420 | 3.49% | 16.14% |
| 2016 | $48,660 | 4.93% | - |
| 2015 | $46,260 | 2.03% | - |
| 2014 | $45,320 | 1.81% | - |
| 2013 | $44,500 | 4.99% | - |
| 2012 | $42,280 | - | - |
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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