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.
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 |
Best cities for plant and system operators, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $53,200 | $44,926 | $45,551 | 780 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $50,720 | $42,934 | $41,647 | 1,010 |
| 3 | Denver, CO | $48,550 | $39,762 | $37,589 | 480 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Houston, TX — $53,200
- Dallas, TX — $50,720
- Denver, CO — $48,550
Plant and System Operators, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $120,660 | $87,901 | $88,940 – $129,990 | 40 |
| Washington | $88,730 | $71,252 | $71,720 – $105,680 | 190 |
| Minnesota | $88,290 | $66,462 | $76,500 – $107,310 | 200 |
| Maryland | $81,890 | $62,913 | $54,100 – $93,620 | 270 |
| Montana | $81,340 | $62,818 | $60,670 – $89,840 | 170 |
| Nevada | $80,000 | $65,110 | $51,720 – $137,130 | 150 |
| California | $78,020 | $59,673 | $49,200 – $112,860 | 1,560 |
| Illinois | $77,780 | $59,843 | $55,080 – $84,320 | 230 |
| Iowa | $75,800 | $59,927 | $59,510 – $104,880 | 50 |
| New York | $74,700 | $57,945 | $51,500 – $90,770 | 310 |
| Oklahoma | $74,240 | $58,263 | $47,950 – $101,530 | 80 |
| Kansas | $74,190 | $57,683 | $62,330 – $81,660 | 60 |
| Oregon | $71,900 | $53,950 | $46,910 – $96,140 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $70,660 | $56,068 | $50,950 – $76,940 | 120 |
| Indiana | $70,490 | $56,370 | $51,000 – $79,540 | 280 |
| New Jersey | $69,970 | $55,736 | $45,860 – $95,750 | 290 |
| Kentucky | $69,430 | $55,362 | $58,450 – $96,930 | 30 |
| Arizona | $69,260 | $56,032 | $49,160 – $88,400 | 150 |
| Connecticut | $68,950 | $55,119 | $51,500 – $86,810 | 100 |
| Utah | $67,910 | $54,515 | $54,430 – $91,030 | 180 |
| Wyoming | $66,770 | $55,803 | $41,370 – $118,160 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $65,080 | $52,601 | $51,440 – $93,840 | 140 |
| Michigan | $64,690 | $51,660 | $55,330 – $108,760 | 250 |
| Ohio | $64,140 | $52,735 | $46,470 – $79,200 | 340 |
| New Hampshire | $64,030 | $53,628 | $63,160 – $78,580 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $62,800 | $50,658 | $49,750 – $78,210 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $62,630 | $51,011 | $39,860 – $110,590 | 350 |
| Maine | $62,270 | $49,192 | $40,560 – $75,520 | 110 |
| Virginia | $61,940 | $49,201 | $50,990 – $92,410 | 180 |
| Idaho | $61,690 | $49,587 | $60,000 – $83,250 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $61,190 | $49,413 | $47,840 – $79,930 | 220 |
| Tennessee | $60,240 | $50,583 | $48,050 – $96,300 | 150 |
| South Dakota | $57,430 | $48,325 | $43,700 – $73,720 | 190 |
| South Carolina | $56,060 | $45,018 | $44,350 – $76,420 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $55,710 | $45,490 | $39,580 – $100,610 | 120 |
| Alabama | $51,690 | $41,393 | $32,910 – $97,070 | 30 |
| Colorado | $51,600 | $42,079 | $40,930 – $81,040 | 1,050 |
| Missouri | $51,560 | $42,122 | $37,750 – $70,630 | 380 |
| Florida | $50,910 | $43,086 | $38,880 – $78,830 | 590 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,840 | $41,469 | $42,350 – $79,350 | 620 |
| Texas | $50,820 | $43,014 | $36,380 – $84,500 | 3,570 |
| Nebraska | $48,220 | $39,610 | $47,820 – $69,780 | 70 |
| Arkansas | $46,020 | $37,575 | $38,910 – $70,640 | 120 |
| Georgia | $44,670 | $36,377 | $37,670 – $67,680 | 240 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
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.