How much does a plant and system operator make in Kansas?
$74,190a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Kansas. That is $35.67 an hour or $6,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.67
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,330Median: $74,190Highest 10%: $81,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,330 | $29.97 | |
| 25th | $68,830 | $33.09 | |
| Median | $74,190 | $35.67 | |
| 75th | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| 90th | $81,660 | $39.26 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 9. Iowa | $75,800 |
| 10. New York | $74,700 |
| 11. Oklahoma | $74,240 |
| 12. Kansas | $74,190 |
| 13. Oregon | $71,900 |
| 14. West Virginia | $70,660 |
| 15. Indiana | $70,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $35.67 ($74,190 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Kansas than the national average?
Yes: $74,190 against $62,470 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Kansas rank for plant and system operator pay?
Kansas ranks 12 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.