Best Paying Industries for Plant and System Operators, All Other
$61,710
National Median Salary
57
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $128,190 | +107.7% | 220 |
| 2 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $128,190 | +107.7% | 150 |
| 3 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $95,480 | +54.7% | 50 |
| 4 | Utilities | $93,150 | +50.9% | 390 |
| 5 | Engineering Services | $91,210 | +47.8% | 150 |
| 6 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $91,210 | +47.8% | 160 |
| 7 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $90,450 | +46.6% | 240 |
| 8 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $82,670 | +34.0% | 100 |
| 9 | Coal Mining | $79,290 | +28.5% | 40 |
| 10 | Construction of Buildings | $78,940 | +27.9% | 30 |
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