What is the salary of a Plant Technician? In the United States, a Plant Technician earns an average salary of $74,950. The salary range for a Plant Technician is usually between $43,264 and $101,429 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $119,836. The highest Plant Technician salary in the United States was $160,503. The average hourly pay for a Plant Technician is $36.03.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Plant Technician salary are California, with an average salary of $90,842, followed by Louisiana, with an average salary of $77,329, and Oregon, with an average salary of $66,207. Employers paying the highest salary for a Plant Technician job are San Diego (CA), City of Corsicana (TX) and City of Cumberland (MD).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $90,842 |
| City of Corsicana, TX | $56,096 |
| City of Cumberland, MD | $47,699 |
| Washington State Department of Natural Resources, WA | $45,700 |
| University of Washington, WA | $31,133 |
| Washington State University, WA | $25,050 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Plant Operator | $57,211 |
| Plant Mechanic | $64,975 |
| Plant Manager | $103,407 |
| Plant Supervisor | $106,305 |
| Plant Superintendent | $102,381 |
| Plant Maintenance Supervisor | $86,824 |
| Plant Maintenance Mechanic | $67,060 |
| Plant Operator Trainee | $37,872 |
| Plant Operations Supervisor | $97,369 |
| Plant Operations Manager | $83,512 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Plant Technician and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,842 | 75 |
| Florida | $44,225 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $77,329 | 2 |
| Maryland | $47,700 | 17 |
| Michigan | $64,083 | 7 |
| Ohio | $65,624 | 1 |
| Oregon | $66,207 | 2 |
| Texas | $56,096 | 2 |
| Virginia | $53,566 | 1 |
| Washington | $33,106 | 24 |
