Plant and System Operators, All Other in Pennsylvania
Thinking about a career as a Plant and System Operators, All Other in Pennsylvania? Here’s what the data says. All plant and system operators not listed separately.
What do Plant and System Operators, All Other Make in Pennsylvania?
The plant and system operators, all other working in Pennsylvania, wages run about $52,270 per year (or roughly $25.13/hour).Earnings range from $48,190 at the 10th percentile to $77,770 at the 90th percentile.
| Wage Statistic | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,190 | $23.17 |
| 25th percentile | $48,270 | $23.21 |
| Median (50th) | $52,270 | $25.13 |
| 75th percentile | $67,440 | $32.42 |
| 90th percentile | $77,770 | $37.39 |
Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Pennsylvania relative to the national average — is 0.82, meaning fewer plant and system operators, all other per worker 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), exceeding the Pennsylvania median.
Employment Outlook
Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 164,383 plant and system operators, all other across the United States. In Pennsylvania alone, approximately 510 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 170 plant and system operators, all other.
Top Pennsylvania Metros for Plant and System Operators, All Other
These are the Pennsylvania metros with the most plant and system operators, all other in Pennsylvania.
| Metro Area | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 230 | $48,270 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 170 | $71,240 |
Top States for Plant and System Operators, All Other Employment
These states have the highest employment of 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