Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary
Plant and System Operators, All Other earn a median $62,470 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$62,470
$30.03 per hour
Range
$40,700 – $94,560
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
14,080
across the U.S.
▲1.2%
Pay trend: The median for plant and system operators, all other in the U.S. rose from $61,710 (May 2024) to $62,470 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.2%.
What plant and system operators, all other do
All plant and system operators not listed separately.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.3% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,200
Employment of plant and system operators, all other is projected to grow 2.3% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Plant and System Operators, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$52,375
per year · effective tax rate 16.2%
$4,365Monthly
$2,182Twice a month
$2,014Every 2 weeks
$25.18Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,316
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,873
- Medicare (1.45%)$906
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,375
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,700 | $19.57 | $34,882 |
| 25th percentile | $48,900 | $23.51 | $41,471 |
| Median (50th) | $62,470 | $30.03 | $52,375 |
| 75th percentile | $78,480 | $37.73 | $64,041 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $94,560 | $45.46 | $75,353 |
Plant and System Operators, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $120,660 | — | $87,901 | $88,940 – $129,990 | 40 |
| Washington | $88,730 | +8.2% | $71,252 | $71,720 – $105,680 | 190 |
| Minnesota | $88,290 | +6.3% | $66,462 | $76,500 – $107,310 | 200 |
| Maryland | $81,890 | +2.3% | $62,913 | $54,100 – $93,620 | 270 |
| Montana | $81,340 | +3.2% | $62,818 | $60,670 – $89,840 | 170 |
| Nevada | $80,000 | +15.5% | $65,110 | $51,720 – $137,130 | 150 |
| California | $78,020 | +5.5% | $59,673 | $49,200 – $112,860 | 1,560 |
| Illinois | $77,780 | +26.0% | $59,843 | $55,080 – $84,320 | 230 |
| Iowa | $75,800 | +29.9% | $59,927 | $59,510 – $104,880 | 50 |
| New York | $74,700 | +3.2% | $57,945 | $51,500 – $90,770 | 310 |
| Oklahoma | $74,240 | +10.4% | $58,263 | $47,950 – $101,530 | 80 |
| Kansas | $74,190 | +1.4% | $57,683 | $62,330 – $81,660 | 60 |
| Oregon | $71,900 | +10.4% | $53,950 | $46,910 – $96,140 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $70,660 | +0.0% | $56,068 | $50,950 – $76,940 | 120 |
| Indiana | $70,490 | +2.5% | $56,370 | $51,000 – $79,540 | 280 |
| New Jersey | $69,970 | −6.3% | $55,736 | $45,860 – $95,750 | 290 |
| Kentucky | $69,430 | −10.6% | $55,362 | $58,450 – $96,930 | 30 |
| Arizona | $69,260 | +4.1% | $56,032 | $49,160 – $88,400 | 150 |
| Connecticut | $68,950 | +10.2% | $55,119 | $51,500 – $86,810 | 100 |
| Utah | $67,910 | +7.1% | $54,515 | $54,430 – $91,030 | 180 |
| Wyoming | $66,770 | +11.2% | $55,803 | $41,370 – $118,160 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $65,080 | +2.9% | $52,601 | $51,440 – $93,840 | 140 |
| Michigan | $64,690 | −3.9% | $51,660 | $55,330 – $108,760 | 250 |
| Ohio | $64,140 | +3.2% | $52,735 | $46,470 – $79,200 | 340 |
| New Hampshire | $64,030 | +1.9% | $53,628 | $63,160 – $78,580 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $62,800 | −10.3% | $50,658 | $49,750 – $78,210 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $62,630 | +4.9% | $51,011 | $39,860 – $110,590 | 350 |
| Maine | $62,270 | +3.7% | $49,192 | $40,560 – $75,520 | 110 |
| Virginia | $61,940 | +7.3% | $49,201 | $50,990 – $92,410 | 180 |
| Idaho | $61,690 | −0.4% | $49,587 | $60,000 – $83,250 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $61,190 | −0.1% | $49,413 | $47,840 – $79,930 | 220 |
| Tennessee | $60,240 | −4.6% | $50,583 | $48,050 – $96,300 | 150 |
| South Dakota | $57,430 | −2.2% | $48,325 | $43,700 – $73,720 | 190 |
| South Carolina | $56,060 | +3.5% | $45,018 | $44,350 – $76,420 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $55,710 | +3.0% | $45,490 | $39,580 – $100,610 | 120 |
| Alabama | $51,690 | — | $41,393 | $32,910 – $97,070 | 30 |
| Colorado | $51,600 | −1.2% | $42,079 | $40,930 – $81,040 | 1,050 |
| Missouri | $51,560 | +27.0% | $42,122 | $37,750 – $70,630 | 380 |
| Florida | $50,910 | −4.5% | $43,086 | $38,880 – $78,830 | 590 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,840 | −2.7% | $41,469 | $42,350 – $79,350 | 620 |
| Texas | $50,820 | +0.7% | $43,014 | $36,380 – $84,500 | 3,570 |
| Nebraska | $48,220 | +4.1% | $39,610 | $47,820 – $69,780 | 70 |
| Arkansas | $46,020 | +17.5% | $37,575 | $38,910 – $70,640 | 120 |
| Georgia | $44,670 | −11.1% | $36,377 | $37,670 – $67,680 | 240 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Plant and System Operator | $78,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Gas Plant Operator | $87,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $96,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $60,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $78,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Power Plant Operator | $102,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $106,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.2% |
| Nuclear Power Reactor Operator | $122,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Timing Device Assembler and Adjuster | $62,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $62,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operators, all other make?
The national median salary for plant and system operators, all other is $62,470 a year ($30.03 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,700 and the top 10% earn over $94,560. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays plant and system operators, all other the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay at $120,660.
How many plant and system operators, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 14,080 people work as plant and system operators, all other nationwide.