The salary statistics and trend of construction equipment operators in the industry of general freight trucking are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare construction equipment operator salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $39,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,270 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,010 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for construction equipment operators in the industry of general freight trucking. 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 $73,010. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $39,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent construction equipment operators is $29,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of construction equipment operators in the industry of General Freight Trucking from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $39,440 | 2.21% | 12.78% |
| 2015 | $38,570 | 2.90% | - |
| 2014 | $37,450 | 11.03% | - |
| 2013 | $33,320 | -3.24% | - |
| 2012 | $34,400 | - | - |
The average salaries of construction equipment operators in three industries within the transportation and warehousing 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 |
|---|---|
| Other Pipeline Transportation | |
| General Freight Trucking | |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
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