diff --git a/src/plugins/userIndicator/plugin.js b/src/plugins/userIndicator/plugin.js
index 25afad9eb6..a4173ed202 100644
--- a/src/plugins/userIndicator/plugin.js
+++ b/src/plugins/userIndicator/plugin.js
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ export default function UserIndicatorPlugin() {
         openmct.indicators.add({
             key: 'user-indicator',
             element: userIndicator.$mount().$el,
-            priority: openmct.priority.HIGH
+            priority: -2
         });
     }