How much does a plant and system operator make in Los Angeles?
$77,130a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.08 an hour or $6,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.08
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,420Median: $77,130Highest 10%: $115,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| 25th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| Median | $77,130 | $37.08 | |
| 75th | $90,770 | $43.64 | |
| 90th | $115,000 | $55.27 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Sacramento, CA | $94,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $91,310 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,430 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,330 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.08 ($77,130 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $77,130 against $62,470 nationally, 23% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,020, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for plant and system operator pay?
18 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,000 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.