Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,310 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.92
10th percentile $58,790
90th percentile $75,140
Employed locally 60
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,790
    25th
    $64,310
    50th (median)
    $64,310
    75th
    $74,120
    90th
    $75,140

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,040
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,130
    Production Workers, All Other $36,720
    Machinists $50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Northeast Louisiana is $30.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Northeast Louisiana is 4.2% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $58,790 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,310.