The median annual wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Colorado is $52,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,790.
Pay spans roughly $46,130 at the 10th percentile to $84,660 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.10 per hour. An estimated 1,360 people work as plant and system operators, all other in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $52,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.10 |
| 10th percentile | $46,130 |
| 90th percentile | $84,660 |
| Employment | 1,360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.