Plant and System Operator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A plant and system operator earns a median of $62,470 a year ($30.03 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $65,700. About 14,080 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $62,470
- Gross pay
- $2,402.69
- Federal income tax
- −$204.48
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$148.97
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$34.84
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,014.41
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $62,470
- Federal
- $5,316
- FICA
- $4,779
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $52,375
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Plant and System Operators, All Other. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-8099). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $30.03; the average is $31.59.
What is the salary range for a plant and system operator?
The bottom 10% earn under $40,700 and the top 10% earn over $94,560 a year.
How much is $62,470 after taxes?
About $52,375 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $49,775 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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