How much does a plant and system operator make in Pennsylvania?
$50,840a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Pennsylvania. That is $24.44 an hour or $4,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.44
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,350Median: $50,840Highest 10%: $79,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,350 | $20.36 | |
| 25th | $48,640 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 75th | $67,170 | $32.29 | |
| 90th | $79,350 | $38.15 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,760 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,840 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 37. Colorado | $51,600 |
| 38. Missouri | $51,560 |
| 39. Florida | $50,910 |
| 40. Pennsylvania | $50,840 |
| 41. Texas | $50,820 |
| 42. Nebraska | $48,220 |
| 43. Arkansas | $46,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $24.44 ($50,840 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $50,840 against $62,470 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for plant and system operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 40 of 44 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays plant and system operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $67,760 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.