Plant and System Operators, All Other

Occupation

$61,710

National Median Salary

$29.67

Median Hourly Wage

15,950

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$40,250

$47,860

$61,710

$76,910

$92,750

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+11.7%

10 Year Change

$55,230

2014 Median

$61,710

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Plant and System Operators, All Other

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation	$128,190	150
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	$128,190	220
Oil and Gas Extraction	$95,480	50
Utilities	$93,150	390
Engineering Services	$91,210	150

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Top Paying States for Plant and System Operators, All Other

State	Annual Median	Employment
Minnesota	$83,060	220
Washington	$82,040	150
Maryland	$80,080	260
Montana	$78,850	200
Alaska	$78,620	40

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Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Oil and Gas Extraction Utilities Engineering Services Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Coal Mining Construction of Buildings Metal Ore Mining Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)