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How much does a plant and system operator make in Orlando?

$53,370a year

Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $25.66 an hour or $4,448 a month.

Hourly
$25.66
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
47 of 69
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $53,370Highest 10%: $71,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,510$17.55
25th$44,850$21.56
Median$53,370$25.66
75th$61,730$29.68
90th$71,340$34.30

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.

Miami, FL$55,830
Tampa, FL$51,980
Plant and System Operator salary in Florida Plant and System Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Orlando

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$84,690
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,400
Semiconductor Processing Technician$62,320
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,220
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$60,440
Machinist$57,390
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$52,200
Dental Laboratory Technician$51,220
Welder$50,200
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$48,570
Salaries for every job in Orlando, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Orlando?

The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $25.66 ($53,370 a year).

Do plant and system operators make more in Orlando than the national average?

No: $53,370 against $62,470 nationally, 15% less.

How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $50,910, so Orlando pays 5% more.

Where does Orlando rank for plant and system operator pay?

47 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Orlando?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,340 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.