How much does a plant and system operator make in Wisconsin?
$62,800a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Wisconsin. That is $30.19 an hour or $5,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.19
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,750Median: $62,800Highest 10%: $78,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| 25th | $53,410 | $25.68 | |
| Median | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| 75th | $74,060 | $35.61 | |
| 90th | $78,210 | $37.60 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Duluth, MN | $88,290 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $84,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 23. Michigan | $64,690 |
| 24. Ohio | $64,140 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $64,030 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $62,800 |
| 27. Louisiana | $62,630 |
| 28. Maine | $62,270 |
| 29. Virginia | $61,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.19 ($62,800 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $62,800 against $62,470 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for plant and system operator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 26 of 44 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays plant and system operators the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $88,290 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.