Plant and System Operators, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for plant and system operators, all other is $37.51 an hour ($78,020 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($62,470). California ranks 7th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for plant and system operators, all other in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.66 | $49,200 |
| 25% of workers | $30.60 | $63,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.51 | $78,020 |
| 75% of workers | $45.91 | $95,500 |
| 90% of workers | $54.26 | $112,860 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $94,420 | 90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $91,310 | 230 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $85,590 | 30 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $81,660 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $80,430 | 270 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $77,330 | 150 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $77,130 | 400 |
| Fresno | $67,180 | 30 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $45,930 | 70 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
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| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $103,250 |
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| Gas Plant Operators | $130,220 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $87,550 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $137,570 |
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