Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • California
Plant and System Operators, All Other in California earn a median salary of $73,587 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.2% vs the national median of $61,710. An estimated 1,750 plant and system operators, all other are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $45,750 to $85,590 depending on location.
$73,587
Avg median salary in California
$85,590
Highest paying metro
$45,750
Lowest paying metro
1,750
Employed in California
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Plant and System Operators, All Other salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $85,590 | $74,500 | $99,100 | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,840 | $60,210 | $97,820 | 270 |
| Modesto, CA | $80,930 | $71,430 | $89,420 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,770 | $74,860 | $100,990 | 90 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,540 | $52,340 | $78,910 | 310 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,830 | $64,850 | $81,820 | 200 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $73,950 | $69,350 | $85,430 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $71,030 | $55,020 | $81,970 | 510 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $70,460 | $60,290 | $75,820 | 70 |
| Fresno, CA | $64,770 | $51,290 | $76,570 | 60 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,750 | $38,510 | $68,860 | 120 |