How much does a plant and system operator make in Seattle?
$85,300a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $41.01 an hour or $7,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.01
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,840Median: $85,300Highest 10%: $101,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,840 | $38.38 | |
| 25th | $80,480 | $38.69 | |
| Median | $85,300 | $41.01 | |
| 75th | $92,120 | $44.29 | |
| 90th | $101,400 | $48.77 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Portland, OR | $73,540 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $41.01 ($85,300 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $85,300 against $62,470 nationally, 37% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $88,730, so Seattle pays 4% less.
Where does Seattle rank for plant and system operator pay?
6 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,400 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.