Plant and System Operators, All Other
Is plant and system operators, all other a good career?
It scores 13/100 and ranks #579 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- Pays above the U.S. median wage ($62,470)
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Slower-than-average projected growth (+1.6%)
What plant and system operators, all other earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. plant and system operators, all other earn between $48,900 and $78,480 a year.
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- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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How much do plant and system operators, all other make?
The national median wage is $62,470 a year, with the middle half earning between $48,900 and $78,480 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is plant and system operators, all other a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 13 of 100 and ranks #579 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +1.6% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a plant and system operators, all other?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent.
Where do plant and system operators, all other earn the most?
Among states, Massachusetts pays the highest median ($120,660). Local pay for every state and metro is below.