How much does a plant and system operator make in Virginia?
$61,940a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Virginia. That is $29.78 an hour or $5,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.78
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,990Median: $61,940Highest 10%: $92,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,990 | $24.51 | |
| 25th | $53,560 | $25.75 | |
| Median | $61,940 | $29.78 | |
| 75th | $79,100 | $38.03 | |
| 90th | $92,410 | $44.43 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $83,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 26. Wisconsin | $62,800 |
| 27. Louisiana | $62,630 |
| 28. Maine | $62,270 |
| 29. Virginia | $61,940 |
| 30. Idaho | $61,690 |
| 31. North Carolina | $61,190 |
| 32. Tennessee | $60,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $29.78 ($61,940 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $61,940 against $62,470 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Virginia rank for plant and system operator pay?
Virginia ranks 29 of 44 states.
Which city in Virginia pays plant and system operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $83,760 a year.
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.