How much does a plant and system operator make in Alabama?
$51,690a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Alabama. That is $24.85 an hour or $4,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.85
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,910Median: $51,690Highest 10%: $97,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,910 | $15.82 | |
| 25th | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| Median | $51,690 | $24.85 | |
| 75th | $60,090 | $28.89 | |
| 90th | $97,070 | $46.67 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 33. South Dakota | $57,430 |
| 34. South Carolina | $56,060 |
| 35. New Mexico | $55,710 |
| 36. Alabama | $51,690 |
| 37. Colorado | $51,600 |
| 38. Missouri | $51,560 |
| 39. Florida | $50,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $24.85 ($51,690 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $51,690 against $62,470 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Alabama rank for plant and system operator pay?
Alabama ranks 36 of 44 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.