Skip to content
AffordMap
Production & Manufacturing

Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Georgia

The median pay for a plant and system operators, all other in Georgia is $50,270/year ($24.17/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$50K
Median annual
$24.17/hr
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$74K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $50K get you in Georgia?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,343/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,434/mo
Rent as % of take-home42.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$54,707/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,909/mo

About plant and system operators, all others

U.S. employed: 610
Category: Production & Manufacturing

Sponsored links — AffordMap may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more

Find trade jobs near you
Currently hiring in Georgia
View (opens in new tab)

Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia

Bar chart showing Plant and System Operators, All Other salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $36,520, 25th percentile $41,180, median $50,270, 75th percentile $68,840, 90th percentile $74,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$41KMedian$50K75th$69K90th$74K
Bar chart showing Plant and System Operators, All Other salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $36,520, 25th percentile $41,180, median $50,270, 75th percentile $68,840, 90th percentile $74,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level plant and system operators, all others (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.

Share

Plant and System Operators, All Other salary by metro in Georgia

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$51K+1%170

Compare to other states

Track plant and system operators, all other salary changes

BLS updates this data quarterly. We'll email you when Georgia numbers change.

More trade openings
Currently hiring in Georgia
View (opens in new tab)
Find accredited trade programs
Apprenticeship and certification paths
View (opens in new tab)
Would this salary go further somewhere else?
Compare your purchasing power across cities
Compare →
How do you get into this field?
Education, licensing, and what the career path looks like
Read guide →

Related careers in Production & Manufacturing

Frequently asked questions

How much do plant and system operators, all others make in Georgia?

The median is $50,270 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,520, and experienced plant and system operators, all others can clear $74,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $50K enough to live in Georgia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,343/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 42.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a plant and system operators, all other salary go in Georgia?

Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median plant and system operators, all other salary is worth about $54,707 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do plant and system operators, all others get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

All careers in Georgia
Top-paying jobs, rent, and cost of living
Location hub →

People also searched