How much does a plant and system operator make in Portland?
$73,540a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $35.36 an hour or $6,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.36
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,980Median: $73,540Highest 10%: $97,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| 25th | $63,380 | $30.47 | |
| Median | $73,540 | $35.36 | |
| 75th | $80,650 | $38.77 | |
| 90th | $97,280 | $46.77 |
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How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $35.36 ($73,540 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $73,540 against $62,470 nationally, 18% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $71,900, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for plant and system operator pay?
19 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,280 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.