How much does a plant and system operator make in Boston?
$64,030a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.78 an hour or $5,336 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.78
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,160Median: $64,030Highest 10%: $96,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,160 | $30.37 | |
| 25th | $63,160 | $30.37 | |
| Median | $64,030 | $30.78 | |
| 75th | $77,860 | $37.43 | |
| 90th | $96,890 | $46.58 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.78 ($64,030 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $64,030 against $62,470 nationally, 2% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $120,700, so Boston pays 47% less.
Where does Boston rank for plant and system operator pay?
33 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,890 or more.
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.