How much does a plant and system operator make in Washington?
$83,760a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $40.27 an hour or $6,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.27
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,870Median: $83,760Highest 10%: $93,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,870 | $32.15 | |
| 25th | $74,760 | $35.94 | |
| Median | $83,760 | $40.27 | |
| 75th | $88,070 | $42.34 | |
| 90th | $93,620 | $45.01 |
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How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $40.27 ($83,760 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $83,760 against $62,470 nationally, 34% more.
Where does Washington rank for plant and system operator pay?
9 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,620 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.