Plant and System Operators, All Other 51-8099.00

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51-8099.01 Biofuels Processing Technicians

All plant and system operators not listed separately.

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2023): $27.37 hourly, $56,940 annual
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Employment (2023): 15,800 employees
Projected growth (2023-2033): Average (3% to 5%)
Projected job openings (2023-2033): 1,500
State trends
Top industries (2023): Manufacturing (39% employed in this sector)

Government (19%)

Construction (10%)

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (10%)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data external site and 2023-2033 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.