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All About Plant and System Operators

Career Description All plant and system operators not listed separately.

  • Batch and Furnace Operator
  • Watershed Tender
  • Coal Pipeline Operator
  • Incinerator Attendant
  • Irrigation System Operator

Job Demand for Plant and System Operators

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 12,100 jobs in the United States for Plant and System Operator. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 2.5% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 300 new jobs for Plant and System Operator by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,200 positions for Plant and System Operator per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Plant and System Operator are South Dakota, Nebraska, and Oregon. Watch out if you plan on working in Massachusetts, West Virginia, or Oklahoma. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a Plant and System Operator

Plant and System Operators make between $34,580 and $81,750 a year.

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Plant and System Operators who work in Alaska, Washington, or Hawaii, make the highest salaries.

How much do Plant and System Operators make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $53,280
Alaska $65,360
Arizona $54,740
Arkansas $52,910
California $69,480
Colorado $50,910
Connecticut $65,360
Florida $53,060
Georgia $42,540
Hawaii $68,500
Idaho $63,100
Illinois $63,770
Indiana $60,160
Iowa $62,060
Kansas $66,380
Kentucky $53,540
Louisiana $54,610
Maine $44,000
Maryland $60,260
Massachusetts $63,710
Michigan $62,000
Minnesota $67,770
Mississippi $58,280
Missouri $56,330
Montana $60,360
Nebraska $41,410
Nevada $59,180
New Jersey $62,690
New Mexico $53,040
New York $63,550
North Carolina $57,370
North Dakota $52,260
Ohio $52,440
Oklahoma $52,740
Oregon $58,800
Pennsylvania $55,250
South Carolina $57,790
Tennessee $55,980
Texas $52,850
Utah $53,520
Virginia $62,820
Washington $68,600
West Virginia $54,870
Wisconsin $64,240

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