How much does a plant and system operator make in Salt Lake City?
$62,470a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $30.03 an hour or $5,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.03
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,430Median: $62,470Highest 10%: $77,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,430 | $26.17 | |
| 25th | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| Median | $62,470 | $30.03 | |
| 75th | $62,470 | $30.03 | |
| 90th | $77,440 | $37.23 |
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Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UTFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $30.03 ($62,470 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $62,470 against $62,470 nationally, 0% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $67,910, so Salt Lake City pays 8% less.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for plant and system operator pay?
34 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,440 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.