How much does a plant and system operator make in Cincinnati?
$67,390a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $32.40 an hour or $5,616 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.40
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,370Median: $67,390Highest 10%: $73,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| 25th | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| Median | $67,390 | $32.40 | |
| 75th | $73,170 | $35.18 | |
| 90th | $73,170 | $35.18 |
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How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $32.40 ($67,390 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $67,390 against $62,470 nationally, 8% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $64,140, so Cincinnati pays 5% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for plant and system operator pay?
29 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,170 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.