How much does a plant and system operator make in San Francisco?
$91,310a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $43.90 an hour or $7,609 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.90
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,220Median: $91,310Highest 10%: $118,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| 25th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| Median | $91,310 | $43.90 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.60 | |
| 90th | $118,300 | $56.86 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Sacramento, CA | $94,420 |
| 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 San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $43.90 ($91,310 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $91,310 against $62,470 nationally, 46% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,020, so San Francisco pays 17% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for plant and system operator pay?
3 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,300 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.