How much does a plant and system operator make in Missouri?
$51,560a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Missouri. That is $24.79 an hour or $4,297 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.79
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $51,560Highest 10%: $70,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| Median | $51,560 | $24.79 | |
| 75th | $58,290 | $28.02 | |
| 90th | $70,630 | $33.96 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $69,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 35. New Mexico | $55,710 |
| 36. Alabama | $51,690 |
| 37. Colorado | $51,600 |
| 38. Missouri | $51,560 |
| 39. Florida | $50,910 |
| 40. Pennsylvania | $50,840 |
| 41. Texas | $50,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $24.79 ($51,560 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $51,560 against $62,470 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Missouri rank for plant and system operator pay?
Missouri ranks 38 of 44 states.
Which city in Missouri pays plant and system operators the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $69,910 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.