Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $69,280 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.31
10th percentile $51,290
90th percentile $137,370
Employed locally 60
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,290
    25th
    $51,290
    50th (median)
    $69,280
    75th
    $105,120
    90th
    $137,370

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 82% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 18% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $65,130
    Jacksonville, FL $50,330
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,050
    Production Workers, All Other $44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,650
    Sewing Machine Operators $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Reno, NV is $33.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Reno, NV is 12.3% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $51,290 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,290.