How much does a plant and system operator make in Denver?
$48,550a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $23.34 an hour or $4,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.34
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,890Median: $48,550Highest 10%: $76,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| 25th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 75th | $60,130 | $28.91 | |
| 90th | $76,840 | $36.94 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Fort Collins, CO | $70,820 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,840 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $23.34 ($48,550 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $48,550 against $62,470 nationally, 22% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $51,600, so Denver pays 6% less.
Where does Denver rank for plant and system operator pay?
58 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,840 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.