How much does a plant and system operator make in Sacramento?
$94,420a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $45.39 an hour or $7,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.39
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,970Median: $94,420Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,970 | $30.75 | |
| 25th | $77,750 | $37.38 | |
| Median | $94,420 | $45.39 | |
| 75th | $109,100 | $52.47 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.83 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| San Francisco, CA | $91,310 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,430 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,130 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $45.39 ($94,420 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $94,420 against $62,470 nationally, 51% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,020, so Sacramento pays 21% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for plant and system operator pay?
1 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,900 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.