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How much does a plant and system operator make in Miami?

$55,830a year

Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $26.84 an hour or $4,653 a month.

Hourly
$26.84
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
44 of 69
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,880Median: $55,830Highest 10%: $84,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,880$18.69
25th$48,250$23.20
Median$55,830$26.84
75th$71,610$34.43
90th$84,180$40.47

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.

Orlando, FL$53,370
Tampa, FL$51,980
Plant and System Operator salary in Florida Plant and System Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Miami

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$93,620
Aircraft Structure$77,920
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$65,880
Tool and Die Maker$64,400
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,720
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,960
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,570
Power Plant Operator$62,080
Machinist$60,700
Dental Laboratory Technician$59,940
Salaries for every job in Miami, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Miami?

The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $26.84 ($55,830 a year).

Do plant and system operators make more in Miami than the national average?

No: $55,830 against $62,470 nationally, 11% less.

How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $50,910, so Miami pays 10% more.

Where does Miami rank for plant and system operator pay?

44 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Miami?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,180 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.