Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,790 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.07
10th percentile $47,770
90th percentile $78,980
Employed locally 40
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,770
    25th
    $57,720
    50th (median)
    $68,790
    75th
    $78,980
    90th
    $78,980

    Top-paying metros for Plant and System Operators, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $87,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,590
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,510
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,840
    Billings, MT $83,530

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$47,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,240
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,720
    Bakers$36,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Plant and System Operators, All Other make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Arizona is $33.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Plant and System Operators, All Other salaries?

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Arizona is 11.5% above the national median of $61,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Arizona?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $47,770 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,720.