How much does a plant and system operator make in Pittsburgh?
$50,840a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $24.44 an hour or $4,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.44
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,280Median: $50,840Highest 10%: $79,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,280 | $23.69 | |
| 25th | $50,030 | $24.05 | |
| Median | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 75th | $66,500 | $31.97 | |
| 90th | $79,350 | $38.15 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $24.44 ($50,840 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $50,840 against $62,470 nationally, 19% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $50,840, so Pittsburgh pays 0% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for plant and system operator pay?
52 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,350 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.