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

$84,390a year

Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $40.57 an hour or $7,033 a month.

Hourly
$40.57
Vs. national median
+35%
Rank among cities
7 of 69
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,800Median: $84,390Highest 10%: $108,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,800$30.19
25th$76,500$36.78
Median$84,390$40.57
75th$93,750$45.07
90th$108,800$52.29

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.

Sioux Falls, SD$60,650
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Related jobs in Minneapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$103,700
Petroleum Pump System Operator$101,900
Gas Plant Operator$100,500
Power Plant Operator$99,000
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,820
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$78,010
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$77,170
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$76,560
Patternmaker$74,900
Tool and Die Maker$74,840
Salaries for every job in Minneapolis, MN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $40.57 ($84,390 a year).

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

Yes: $84,390 against $62,470 nationally, 35% more.

How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $88,290, so Minneapolis pays 4% less.

Where does Minneapolis rank for plant and system operator pay?

7 of 69 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $62,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,800 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.