How much does a plant and system operator make in Minnesota?
$88,290a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Minnesota. That is $42.45 an hour or $7,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.45
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,500Median: $88,290Highest 10%: $107,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,500 | $36.78 | |
| 25th | $78,150 | $37.57 | |
| Median | $88,290 | $42.45 | |
| 75th | $96,170 | $46.24 | |
| 90th | $107,300 | $51.59 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Duluth, MN | $88,290 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $84,390 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,650 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $42.45 ($88,290 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $88,290 against $62,470 nationally, 41% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for plant and system operator pay?
Minnesota ranks 3 of 44 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays plant and system operators the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $88,290 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.