How much does a plant and system operator make in Michigan?
$64,690a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Michigan. That is $31.10 an hour or $5,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.10
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,330Median: $64,690Highest 10%: $108,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,330 | $26.60 | |
| 25th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| Median | $64,690 | $31.10 | |
| 75th | $80,140 | $38.53 | |
| 90th | $108,800 | $52.29 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $61,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 20. Utah | $67,910 |
| 21. Wyoming | $66,770 |
| 22. Mississippi | $65,080 |
| 23. Michigan | $64,690 |
| 24. Ohio | $64,140 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $64,030 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $62,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $31.10 ($64,690 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $64,690 against $62,470 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Michigan rank for plant and system operator pay?
Michigan ranks 23 of 44 states.
Which city in Michigan pays plant and system operators the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $61,790 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.