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

$38,850a year

Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR metro area. That is $18.68 an hour or $3,238 a month.

Hourly
$18.68
Vs. national median
-38%
Rank among cities
67 of 69
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,410Median: $38,850Highest 10%: $53,380
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,410$15.58
25th$38,190$18.36
Median$38,850$18.68
75th$39,200$18.85
90th$53,380$25.66

Other cities

Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.

No other city in the state with data.
Plant and System Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in San Juan

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$71,180
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$46,010
Tool and Die Maker$37,800
Inspector$37,120
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$36,450
Prepress Technician and Worker$33,880
Coating$32,150
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician$31,670
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$31,130
Paper Goods Machine Setter$30,530
Salaries for every job in San Juan, PR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR metro area is $18.68 ($38,850 a year).

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

No: $38,850 against $62,470 nationally, 38% less.

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

67 of 69 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,380 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.