How much does a plant and system operator make in Colorado?
$51,600a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Colorado. That is $24.81 an hour or $4,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.81
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,930Median: $51,600Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,930 | $19.68 | |
| 25th | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| Median | $51,600 | $24.81 | |
| 75th | $68,160 | $32.77 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $70,820 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,840 |
| Boulder, CO | $57,500 |
| Denver, CO | $48,550 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 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 |
| 40. Pennsylvania | $50,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $24.81 ($51,600 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $51,600 against $62,470 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Colorado rank for plant and system operator pay?
Colorado ranks 37 of 44 states.
Which city in Colorado pays plant and system operators the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $70,820 a year.
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.