Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Minnesota

Other plant and system operators in Minnesota earn the most in Duluth (average $91,550 a year) and the least in Minneapolis ($85,680), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other plant and system operators average at $88,800 and the median at $88,290 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,700.

Plant and System Operators, All Other average salary by city in Minnesota

Duluth$91,550
Minneapolis$85,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Duluth	$91,550	$88,290	$88,150	$68,533	89
Minneapolis	$85,680	$84,390	$76,500	$64,803	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in other states

Plant and System Operators, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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