How much does a plant and system operator make in Riverside?
$80,430a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $38.67 an hour or $6,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.67
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,730Median: $80,430Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| 25th | $61,750 | $29.69 | |
| Median | $80,430 | $38.67 | |
| 75th | $81,660 | $39.26 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.68 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Sacramento, CA | $94,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $91,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,130 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $38.67 ($80,430 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Riverside than the national average?
Yes: $80,430 against $62,470 nationally, 29% more.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,020, so Riverside pays 3% more.
Where does Riverside rank for plant and system operator pay?
13 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 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.