Plant and System Operators, All Other
All plant and system operators not listed separately.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-8099.00 - Preparation No Job Zone in O*NET
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$62,470
Employment, U.S.14,080
Median hourly wage$30.03
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,700 | $48,900 | $62,470 | $78,480 | $94,560 |
By state (44)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 30 | $51,690 | 0.18 |
| Arizona | 150 | $69,260 | 0.50 |
| Arkansas | 120 | $46,020 | 1.04 |
| California | 1,560 | $78,020 | 0.94 |
| Colorado | 1,050 | $51,600 | 4.02 |
| Connecticut | 100 | $68,950 | 0.65 |
| Florida | 590 | $50,910 | 0.66 |
| Georgia | 240 | $44,670 | 0.54 |
| Idaho | 40 | $61,690 | 0.54 |
| Illinois | 230 | $77,780 | 0.41 |
| Indiana | 280 | $70,490 | 0.96 |
| Iowa | 50 | $75,800 | 0.34 |
| Kansas | 60 | $74,190 | 0.46 |
| Kentucky | 30 | $69,430 | 0.18 |
| Louisiana | 350 | $62,630 | 2.02 |
| Maine | 110 | $62,270 | 1.81 |
| Maryland | 270 | $81,890 | 1.08 |
| Massachusetts | 40 | $120,660 | 0.13 |
| Michigan | 250 | $64,690 | 0.62 |
| Minnesota | 200 | $88,290 | 0.74 |
| Mississippi | 140 | $65,080 | 1.35 |
| Missouri | 380 | $51,560 | 1.44 |
| Montana | 170 | $81,340 | 3.70 |
| Nebraska | 70 | $48,220 | 0.70 |
| Nevada | 150 | $80,000 | 1.09 |
| New Hampshire | 120 | $64,030 | 1.97 |
| New Jersey | 290 | $69,970 | 0.74 |
| New Mexico | 120 | $55,710 | 1.50 |
| New York | 310 | $74,700 | 0.35 |
| North Carolina | 220 | $61,190 | 0.48 |
| Ohio | 340 | $64,140 | 0.68 |
| Oklahoma | 80 | $74,240 | 0.55 |
| Oregon | 140 | $71,900 | 0.77 |
| Pennsylvania | 620 | $50,840 | 1.13 |
| South Carolina | 150 | $56,060 | 0.71 |
| South Dakota | 190 | $57,430 | 4.48 |
| Tennessee | 150 | $60,240 | 0.51 |
| Texas | 3,570 | $50,820 | 2.80 |
| Utah | 180 | $67,910 | 1.12 |
| Virginia | 180 | $61,940 | 0.48 |
| Washington | 190 | $88,730 | 0.60 |
| West Virginia | 120 | $70,660 | 1.95 |
| Wisconsin | 160 | $62,800 | 0.60 |
| Wyoming | 90 | $66,770 | 3.40 |
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 110 | 10.56 | $46,860 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 480 | 3.31 | $48,550 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,010 | 2.75 | $50,720 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 780 | 2.63 | $53,200 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 230 | 2.22 | $51,210 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 210 | 2.04 | $50,840 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 210 | 1.78 | $55,790 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 270 | 1.71 | $80,430 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 380 | 1.32 | $83,760 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 150 | 1.11 | $77,330 |