SOC 51-8099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plant and System Operators, All Other — Duluth
Duluth, MN-WI · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Duluth, MN is $88,290 per year, well above the national median of $62,470.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Duluth, MN is $88,290 per year, well above the national median of $62,470. The gap of 41.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $88,150 and $95,660. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $88,150 and the ninetieth at $95,660.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Minneapolis records the highest median at $84,390. Of the 372 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 68th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,150 | +41.1% |
| 25th | $88,150 | +41.1% |
| Median (50th) | $88,290 | +41.3% |
| 75th | $95,660 | +53.1% |
| 90th | $95,660 | +53.1% |
| Mean | $91,550 | +46.6% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $84,390 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Duluth sit close to the national average, so $88,290 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$88,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,544US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $88,290 a year, 41.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $88,150 to $95,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $84,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Duluth, MN?
The median annual wage is $88,290, or $42.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,470, so pay in Duluth, MN is 41.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Duluth, MN earns more than $95,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $88,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Minneapolis, at $84,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Duluth, MN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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