Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for plant and system operators, all other in the U.S. is $62,470 ($30.03 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $62,470
- Mean annual wage
- $65,700
- Median hourly wage
- $30.03
- Employment
- 14,080
14,080 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,700 | $19.57 |
| 25th percentile | $48,900 | $23.51 |
| Median (50th) | $62,470 | $30.03 |
| 75th percentile | $78,480 | $37.73 |
| 90th percentile | $94,560 | $45.46 |
Highest-paying states for plant and system operators, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lowest-paying states
- Georgia: $44,670 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $46,020 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $48,220 median annual wage
- Texas: $50,820 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $50,840 median annual wage
About this occupation
All plant and system operators not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 6.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 38.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.5% |
| Associate's degree | 15.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.5% |
| Master's degree | 1.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,220
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- Production Workers, All Other$40,110
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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