How much does a plant and system operator make in Oregon?
$71,900a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Oregon. That is $34.57 an hour or $5,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.57
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,910Median: $71,900Highest 10%: $96,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| 25th | $63,740 | $30.64 | |
| Median | $71,900 | $34.57 | |
| 75th | $77,730 | $37.37 | |
| 90th | $96,140 | $46.22 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $73,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 10. New York | $74,700 |
| 11. Oklahoma | $74,240 |
| 12. Kansas | $74,190 |
| 13. Oregon | $71,900 |
| 14. West Virginia | $70,660 |
| 15. Indiana | $70,490 |
| 16. New Jersey | $69,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $34.57 ($71,900 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $71,900 against $62,470 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Oregon rank for plant and system operator pay?
Oregon ranks 13 of 44 states.
Which city in Oregon pays plant and system operators the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $73,540 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.