How much does a plant and system operator make in St. Louis?
$69,910a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $33.61 an hour or $5,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.61
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,910Median: $69,910Highest 10%: $77,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,910 | $24.48 | |
| 25th | $52,830 | $25.40 | |
| Median | $69,910 | $33.61 | |
| 75th | $77,780 | $37.39 | |
| 90th | $77,780 | $37.39 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $59,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $33.61 ($69,910 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $69,910 against $62,470 nationally, 12% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $51,560, so St. Louis pays 36% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for plant and system operator pay?
24 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,780 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.