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How much does a plant and system operator make in San Antonio?

$51,210a year

Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $24.62 an hour or $4,268 a month.

Hourly
$24.62
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
51 of 69
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,570Median: $51,210Highest 10%: $78,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,570$18.06
25th$44,030$21.17
Median$51,210$24.62
75th$63,920$30.73
90th$78,020$37.51

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.

Austin, TX$55,790
Houston, TX$53,200
Waco, TX$52,450
Dallas, TX$50,720
El Paso, TX$38,020
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Related jobs in San Antonio

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$111,000
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$100,300
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,500
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,520
Tool and Die Maker$66,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$60,230
Machinist$53,190
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,630
Tailor$49,610
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$49,450
Salaries for every job in San Antonio, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in San Antonio?

The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $24.62 ($51,210 a year).

Do plant and system operators make more in San Antonio than the national average?

No: $51,210 against $62,470 nationally, 18% less.

How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $50,820, so San Antonio pays 1% more.

Where does San Antonio rank for plant and system operator pay?

51 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in San Antonio?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,020 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.