Plant Operator salary in US South Region

Average salary
$50,500/yr
Based on 2,856 income tax records
$19,500
$134,000
Age:
Average salary by age
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$53K
$19,500
$134,000
How much do Plant Operators make?
The average total salary for a Plant Operator is $50,500 per year. This is based on data from 2,856 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Plant Operator and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Plant Operator salary can vary between $19,500 to $134,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Plant Operator salary by location

Plant Operator salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Phillips 66 Company, US South Region
15 income tax records
$130,000/yr
$62K – $164K
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Nrg Energy, US South Region
19 income tax records
$127,500/yr
$84K – $165K
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Marathon Petroleum, US South Region
15 income tax records
$122,500/yr
$94K – $149K
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ExxonMobil, US South Region
26 income tax records
$120,000/yr
$69K – $177K
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Dow, US South Region
13 income tax records
$120,000/yr
$71K – $161K
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BASF, US South Region
12 income tax records
$112,000/yr
$72K – $137K
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Energy Transfer, US South Region
35 income tax records
$108,000/yr
$80K – $138K
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Enterprise Products Company, US South Region
36 income tax records
$106,500/yr
$68K – $139K
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Kinder Morgan, US South Region
16 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$63K – $126K
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US Department Of Defense, US South Region
12 income tax records
$66,500/yr
$43K – $74K
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Martin Marietta, US South Region
25 income tax records
$59,500/yr
$50K – $73K
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Snf Holding Company, US South Region
11 income tax records
$58,500/yr
$44K – $90K
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Commscope Of North Carolina, US South Region
20 income tax records
$54,000/yr
$39K – $65K
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Vulcan Construction Mat, US South Region
24 income tax records
$50,500/yr
$40K – $75K
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Halliburton, US South Region
12 income tax records
$50,500/yr
$20K – $67K
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Jefferson County Schools, US South Region
18 income tax records
$48,500/yr
$38K – $59K
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Hampton Roads Sanitation Distric, US South Region
12 income tax records
$47,500/yr
$25K – $69K
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Airgas, US South Region
22 income tax records
$39,500/yr
$26K – $54K
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Houston Isd, US South Region
14 income tax records
$34,000/yr
$30K – $42K
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Sanderson Farms, US South Region
14 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$17K – $36K
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Pinellas County School, US South Region
67 income tax records
$23,000/yr
$18K – $30K

Plant Operator demographics in US South Region

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56% are single
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44% are married
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43% have kids
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41% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Plant Operators in US South Region

2,856 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a plant operator in US South Region is $50,500 per year. Plant operator salaries in US South Region can vary between $19,500 to $134,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,856 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as plant operator.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for plant operators in US South Region: Phillips 66 Company ($130,000 a year), Nrg Energy ($127,500 a year), and Marathon Petroleum ($122,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for plant operators in US South Region: Lake Charles Metro Area, LA ($119,500 a year), Baton Rouge Metro Area, LA ($98,000 a year), and Longview Metro Area, TX ($89,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.