Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary (2025)
Based on 14,080 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $40,700 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $48,900 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $62,470 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $78,480 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $94,560 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$41K
25th
$49K
Median
$62K
75th
$78K
90th
$95K
Highest Paying States for Plant and System Operators, All Other
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $113,290 |
| Minnesota | $88,800 |
| Washington | $88,240 |
| Nevada | $85,550 |
| Maryland | $80,880 |
| California | $80,220 |
| Iowa | $78,080 |
| Wyoming | $77,270 |
| Montana | $77,100 |
| Illinois | $76,620 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Plant and System Operators, All Other salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $113,290 per year, while Illinois has an average of $76,620 — a difference of $36,670. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Plant and System Operators, All Other
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 14,080 workers were employed as Plant and System Operators, All Others in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $65,700 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-8099