The median annual wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $47,410 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,510.
Pay spans roughly $35,080 at the 10th percentile to $96,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.80 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as plant and system operators, all other in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $47,410 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.80 |
| 10th percentile | $35,080 |
| 90th percentile | $96,550 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.