How much does a plant and system operator make in Idaho?
$61,690a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Idaho. That is $29.66 an hour or $5,141 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.66
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,000Median: $61,690Highest 10%: $83,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 25th | $60,010 | $28.85 | |
| Median | $61,690 | $29.66 | |
| 75th | $71,470 | $34.36 | |
| 90th | $83,250 | $40.02 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 27. Louisiana | $62,630 |
| 28. Maine | $62,270 |
| 29. Virginia | $61,940 |
| 30. Idaho | $61,690 |
| 31. North Carolina | $61,190 |
| 32. Tennessee | $60,240 |
| 33. South Dakota | $57,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $29.66 ($61,690 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $61,690 against $62,470 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Idaho rank for plant and system operator pay?
Idaho ranks 30 of 44 states.
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.