Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Nevada

Other plant and system operators in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $94,340 a year) and the least in Reno ($87,730), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other plant and system operators average at $85,550 and the median at $80,000 for 150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $65,700.

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

Las Vegas$94,340
Reno$87,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$94,340	$83,870	$71,560	$75,198	100
Reno	$87,730	$92,870	$58,710	$70,548	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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