How much does a plant and system operator make in Louisiana?
$62,630a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Louisiana. That is $30.11 an hour or $5,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.11
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,860Median: $62,630Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,860 | $19.16 | |
| 25th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| 75th | $80,680 | $38.79 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.17 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $49,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 24. Ohio | $64,140 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $64,030 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $62,800 |
| 27. Louisiana | $62,630 |
| 28. Maine | $62,270 |
| 29. Virginia | $61,940 |
| 30. Idaho | $61,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $30.11 ($62,630 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $62,630 against $62,470 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for plant and system operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 27 of 44 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays plant and system operators the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $49,000 a year.
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.