How much does a plant and system operator make in North Carolina?
$61,190a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in North Carolina. That is $29.42 an hour or $5,099 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.42
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $61,190Highest 10%: $79,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $56,230 | $27.03 | |
| Median | $61,190 | $29.42 | |
| 75th | $70,700 | $33.99 | |
| 90th | $79,930 | $38.43 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $61,200 |
| Raleigh, NC | $61,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 28. Maine | $62,270 |
| 29. Virginia | $61,940 |
| 30. Idaho | $61,690 |
| 31. North Carolina | $61,190 |
| 32. Tennessee | $60,240 |
| 33. South Dakota | $57,430 |
| 34. South Carolina | $56,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $29.42 ($61,190 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $61,190 against $62,470 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for plant and system operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 31 of 44 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays plant and system operators the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $61,200 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.