Plant and System Operators, All Other in Georgia
Thinking about a career as a Plant and System Operators, All Other in Georgia? Here’s what you need to know. All plant and system operators not listed separately.
What do Plant and System Operators, All Other Make in Georgia?
For plant and system operators, all other working in Georgia, wages run about $50,270 per year (or about $24.17/hour).Earnings range from $36,520 at the 10th percentile to $74,030 at the 90th percentile.
| Wage Statistic | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,520 | $17.56 |
| 25th percentile | $41,180 | $19.80 |
| Median (50th) | $50,270 | $24.17 |
| 75th percentile | $68,840 | $33.09 |
| 90th percentile | $74,030 | $35.59 |
The job concentration index in Georgia relative to the national average — is 1.21, suggesting that plant and system operators, all other are more concentrated here than the national average.
National Wage Comparison
Nationally, plant and system operators, all other earn a median of $49,765 per year ($23.93/hour), higher than the Georgia median.
Employment Outlook
Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 164,383 plant and system operators, all other nationwide. In Georgia alone, approximately 610 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 170 plant and system operators, all other.
Top Georgia Metros for Plant and System Operators, All Other
The largest metro-area employers of plant and system operators, all other in Georgia.
| Metro Area | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 170 | $50,740 |
Top States for Plant and System Operators, All Other Employment
View the states that employ the most plant and system operators, all other work.
| State | Number Employed |
|---|---|
| Texas | 4,080 |
| California | 2,000 |
| Colorado | 1,360 |
| Florida | 660 |
| Georgia | 610 |
| Pennsylvania | 510 |
| Louisiana | 480 |
| New Jersey | 380 |
| New York | 340 |
| Indiana | 330 |
| Michigan | 330 |
| Ohio | 270 |
| Virginia | 270 |
| Maryland | 260 |
| Nevada | 230 |
| Missouri | 230 |
| Minnesota | 220 |
| Illinois | 210 |
| Montana | 200 |
| South Dakota | 190 |
Highest-Paying States for Plant and System Operators, All Other
These states pay the most for plant and system operators, all other.
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $83,060 |
| Washington | $82,040 |
| Maryland | $80,080 |
| Montana | $78,850 |
| Alaska | $78,620 |
| Kentucky | $77,690 |
| New Jersey | $74,700 |
| California | $73,950 |
| Kansas | $73,170 |
| New York | $72,410 |
Also Known As
Asphalt Plant Operator, Batch Plant Operator, Batch and Furnace Operator, Batcher Operator, Bulk Plant Operator, Cement Boat and Barge Loader, Charge Machine Operator, Chief Lock Tender Operator, Coal Pipeline Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator, Control Board Operator, Fire Tender, Forming Process Worker, Garbage Stoker, High Pressure Firer.
References
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
- O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
- BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
- O*NET-SOC code: 51-8099.00