Plant and System Operators, All Other in Washington
Plant and system operators monitor and control equipment and processes in industrial facilities that don't fall into more specialized categories. They work in manufacturing plants, utilities, refineries, and other industrial settings where they oversee machinery, adjust controls, and ensure systems run safely and efficiently. In Washington the median pay is $88,730 a year, 42% above the national median of $62,470.
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Who is hiring in Washington
Openings in Washington and remote
- Boiler Plant Operator-Detail NTE 120 days · Veterans Health Administration · Walla Walla, Washington · $31.28–$36.5
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What it takes
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O*NET-SOC 51-8099.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.