| Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. Exclude "Crane and Tower Operators" (53-7021) and equipment operators who work in extraction or other non-construction industries. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $23.93 | | $24.95 |
| -$1.02 |
| 2015 | $23.37 | +2.4% | $24.37 |
+2.4% | -$0.99 |
| 2014 | $22.87 | +2.2% | $23.84 |
+2.2% | -$0.97 |
| 2013 | $22.52 | +1.5% | $23.48 |
+1.5% | -$0.95 |
| 2012 | $22.33 | +.9% | $23.28 |
+.9% | -$0.95 |
| 2011 | $22.00 | +1.5% | $22.94 |
+1.5% | -$0.93 |
| 2010 | $21.75 | +1.2% | $22.68 |
+1.2% | -$0.92 |
| 2009 | $21.52 | +1.1% | $22.43 |
+1.1% | -$0.91 |
| 2008 | $20.80 | +3.4% | $21.69 |
+3.4% | -$0.88 |
| 2007 | $20.01 | +4.0% | $20.87 |
+4.0% | -$0.85 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $23.93 | | $19.47 |
| $4.46 |
| 2015 | $23.37 | +2.4% | $18.93 |
+2.9% | $4.45 |
| 2014 | $22.87 | +2.2% | $18.52 |
+2.2% | $4.35 |
| 2013 | $22.52 | +1.5% | $18.15 |
+2.1% | $4.37 |
| 2012 | $22.33 | +.9% | $17.84 |
+1.7% | $4.49 |
| 2011 | $22.00 | +1.5% | $17.56 |
+1.6% | $4.44 |
| 2010 | $21.75 | +1.2% | $17.26 |
+1.7% | $4.49 |
| 2009 | $21.52 | +1.1% | $17.03 |
+1.4% | $4.49 |
| 2008 | $20.80 | +3.4% | $16.59 |
+2.6% | $4.21 |
| 2007 | $20.01 | +4.0% | $16.06 |
+3.3% | $3.95 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
