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Production

Plant and system operators, all other

All plant and system operators not listed separately.

Median pay

$62,470

Growth to 2035

+2%

about as fast as average

Openings a year

1,200

Time to qualify*

6 months

* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.

Pay

Plant and system operators, all other

$62,47010% earn under $40,700 · middle half $48,900–$78,480 · top 10% over $94,560
Bar: middle 50% of workers. Line: 10th to 90th percentile. Dot: median. BLS OEWS, May 2025, national.

Getting in

Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Prior experience
None

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What the work is like

Plant and system operators, all other

Dealing with the public

Rarely
Constantly

Time pressure

Rarely
Constantly

Freedom to make decisions

Little
A lot
Average worker ratings, 1 to 5. O*NET 31.0 work context survey.

Core tasks

Outlook and AI

Plant and system operators, all other held 14,300 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 14,600 by 2035 (+2%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).

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