How much does a plant and system operator make in San Diego?
$77,330a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $37.18 an hour or $6,444 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.18
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,430Median: $77,330Highest 10%: $98,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,430 | $31.46 | |
| 25th | $67,020 | $32.22 | |
| Median | $77,330 | $37.18 | |
| 75th | $84,780 | $40.76 | |
| 90th | $98,970 | $47.58 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Sacramento, CA | $94,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $91,310 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,430 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,130 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,930 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $37.18 ($77,330 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $77,330 against $62,470 nationally, 24% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,020, so San Diego pays 1% less.
Where does San Diego rank for plant and system operator pay?
16 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,970 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.