Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $85,590 +38.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.15
10th percentile $57,790
90th percentile $132,910
Employed locally 30
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,790
    25th
    $74,500
    50th (median)
    $85,590
    75th
    $99,100
    90th
    $132,910

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 54% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 46% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,510
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,840
    Billings, MT $83,530
    Minnesota $83,060

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,840
    Modesto, CA $80,930
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,770
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $78,540
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $74,830
    California $73,950

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in San Jose, CA is $41.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 38.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $57,790 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,500.