How much does a plant and system operator make in New York?
$78,500a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $37.74 an hour or $6,542 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.74
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,330Median: $78,500Highest 10%: $98,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| Median | $78,500 | $37.74 | |
| 75th | $85,390 | $41.05 | |
| 90th | $98,700 | $47.45 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $37.74 ($78,500 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $78,500 against $62,470 nationally, 26% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $74,700, so New York pays 5% more.
Where does New York rank for plant and system operator pay?
14 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,700 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.