Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $62,410 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.01
10th percentile $45,270
90th percentile $84,590
Employed locally 120
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,270
    25th
    $50,930
    50th (median)
    $62,410
    75th
    $81,360
    90th
    $84,590

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 88% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 12% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,780
    Florida $53,300
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $53,160
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $52,710
    Jacksonville, FL $50,330
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $49,340

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Tampa, FL is $30.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Tampa, FL is 1.1% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $45,270 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,930.