Plant and System Operators, All Other pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for plant and system operators, all other is $24.44 an hour ($50,840 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($62,470). Pennsylvania ranks 40th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for plant and system operators, all other in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.36 | $42,350 |
| 25% of workers | $23.39 | $48,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.44 | $50,840 |
| 75% of workers | $32.29 | $67,170 |
| 90% of workers | $38.15 | $79,350 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $67,760 | 170 |
| Pittsburgh | $50,840 | 210 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $43,130 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 |
|---|---|
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $63,310 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $72,900 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $80,810 |
| Power Plant Operators | $95,800 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $83,870 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $70,110 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $98,930 |
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