How much does a plant and system operator make in Fort Collins?
$70,820a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $34.05 an hour or $5,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.05
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,700Median: $70,820Highest 10%: $94,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| 25th | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| Median | $70,820 | $34.05 | |
| 75th | $72,720 | $34.96 | |
| 90th | $94,760 | $45.56 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,840 |
| Denver, CO | $48,550 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,860 |
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How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $34.05 ($70,820 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
Yes: $70,820 against $62,470 nationally, 13% more.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $51,600, so Fort Collins pays 37% more.
Where does Fort Collins rank for plant and system operator pay?
22 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,760 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.