How much does a plant and system operator make in Detroit?
$61,790a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $29.71 an hour or $5,149 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.71
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,540Median: $61,790Highest 10%: $89,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,540 | $27.66 | |
| 25th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| Median | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| 75th | $79,910 | $38.42 | |
| 90th | $89,710 | $43.13 |
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How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $29.71 ($61,790 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $61,790 against $62,470 nationally, 1% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $64,690, so Detroit pays 4% less.
Where does Detroit rank for plant and system operator pay?
37 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,710 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.