Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,710
↑ 16.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Plant and System Operators, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Plant and System Operators, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 16.0% since 2011 ($53,200 → $61,710)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $61,710
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -21%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,710 | +8.4% |
| 2023 | $56,940 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | $57,470 | +14.4% |
| 2021 | $50,250 | -14.8% |
| 2020 | $58,960 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | $58,390 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $57,100 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $56,330 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $54,930 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | $55,540 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | $55,230 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $54,470 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | $53,130 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | $53,200 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.