Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $47,770 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $46,130
90th percentile $70,820
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,130
    25th
    $46,370
    50th (median)
    $47,770
    75th
    $60,770
    90th
    $70,820

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 47% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 53% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Plant and System Operators, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,840
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,320
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $72,460
    Wisconsin $70,010
    Columbia, SC $69,800

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Denver, CO is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Denver, CO is 22.6% below 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $46,130 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,370.