Plant and System Operators, All Other
Median salary
$62,470
Average salary
$65,700
Employment
14,080
Projected growth
1.6% growth
Annual openings
1,600
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
What Plant and System Operators, All Other Do
All plant and system operators not listed separately.
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Career Outlook
National employment outlook, 2024–2034.
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Self-employed
- Not available
Source: BLS Employment Projections — 2024-2034.
Where This Career Is Most Concentrated
Metro areas where plant and system operators, all other make up the largest share of local employment, relative to the national average (BLS location quotient).
- 1Greeley, CO10.56× national avg
- 2Pueblo, CO10.46× national avg
- 3Billings, MT6.17× national avg
- 4Waco, TX5.19× national avg
- 5Fort Collins-Loveland, CO4.37× national avg