The salary statistics and trend of construction equipment operators in the industry of primary metal manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare construction equipment operator salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,070 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,260 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $39,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $56,600 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for construction equipment operators in the industry of primary metal manufacturing. 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 $77,230. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $39,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent construction equipment operators is $30,070.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of construction equipment operators in the industry of Primary Metal Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $39,910 | -0.25% | -11.20% |
| 2016 | $40,010 | -17.97% | - |
| 2015 | $47,200 | 2.16% | - |
| 2014 | $46,180 | 1.80% | - |
| 2013 | $45,350 | 2.14% | - |
| 2012 | $44,380 | - | - |
The average salaries of construction equipment operators in 32 industries within the manufacturing 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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