How much does a plant and system operator make in Maryland?
$81,890a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Maryland. That is $39.37 an hour or $6,824 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.37
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,100Median: $81,890Highest 10%: $93,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,100 | $26.01 | |
| 25th | $75,820 | $36.45 | |
| Median | $81,890 | $39.37 | |
| 75th | $88,070 | $42.34 | |
| 90th | $93,620 | $45.01 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $83,760 |
| Baltimore, MD | $78,350 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 1. Massachusetts | $120,700 |
| 2. Washington | $88,730 |
| 3. Minnesota | $88,290 |
| 4. Maryland | $81,890 |
| 5. Montana | $81,340 |
| 6. Nevada | $80,000 |
| 7. California | $78,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $39.37 ($81,890 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $81,890 against $62,470 nationally, 31% more.
Where does Maryland rank for plant and system operator pay?
Maryland ranks 4 of 44 states.
Which city in Maryland pays plant and system operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $83,760 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.