How much does a plant and system operator make in Colorado Springs?
$61,840a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $29.73 an hour or $5,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.73
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,060Median: $61,840Highest 10%: $91,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| 25th | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| Median | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| 75th | $82,840 | $39.83 | |
| 90th | $91,850 | $44.16 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Fort Collins, CO | $70,820 |
| Denver, CO | $48,550 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $29.73 ($61,840 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
No: $61,840 against $62,470 nationally, 1% less.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $51,600, so Colorado Springs pays 20% more.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for plant and system operator pay?
36 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,850 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.