Plant and System Operators, All Other pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for plant and system operators, all other is $30.03 an hour ($62,470 a year). About 14,080 people work in this job there.
Pay range for plant and system operators, all other in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.57 | $40,700 |
| 25% of workers | $23.51 | $48,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.03 | $62,470 |
| 75% of workers | $37.73 | $78,480 |
| 90% of workers | $45.46 | $94,560 |
Best-paying states for plant and system operators, all other
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $120,660 | 40 |
| Washington | $88,730 | 190 |
| Minnesota | $88,290 | 200 |
| Maryland | $81,890 | 270 |
| Montana | $81,340 | 170 |
| Nevada | $80,000 | 150 |
| California | $78,020 | 1,560 |
| Illinois | $77,780 | 230 |
| Iowa | $75,800 | 50 |
| New York | $74,700 | 310 |
Pay by state
- California · $78,020
- Colorado · $51,600
- Florida · $50,910
- Pennsylvania · $50,840
- Texas · $50,820
Education, experience and outlook for plant and system operators, all other
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,200 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $60,020 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $96,710 |
| Power Plant Operators | $102,040 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $78,620 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $87,820 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $78,120 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $106,730 |
| Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | $122,890 |
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