The average salary for a chemical plant and system operator in the United States is $79,450, but the range typically falls between $59,830 and $99,960. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $38.2, with a range between $28.77 and $48.06.
There are approximately 17,980 people employed as a chemical plant and system operator in the United States. With Louisiana, Texas, Ohio employing the highest number of chemical plant and system operators.The state with the best pay for a chemical plant and system operator is North Dakota, with an average annual salary of $99,540, while Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $35,570.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $47,650 | $22.91 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,830 | $28.77 |
| Median | $80,030 | $38.48 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,960 | $48.06 |
| 90th Percentile | $108,470 | $52.15 |
The salary of a chemical plant and system operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a chemical plant and system operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for chemical plant and system operators are North Dakota, New Jersey, Texas, California, Wyoming while the worst states are Virginia, Arkansas, Indiana, West Virginia, Utah.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $64,220 | $77,770 | $87,830 |
| Arkansas | $30,510 | $45,910 | $86,690 |
| California | $65,360 | $96,920 | $111,560 |
| Colorado | $52,340 | $64,800 | $85,960 |
| Florida | $56,080 | $65,920 | $75,270 |
| Georgia | $40,870 | $52,890 | $67,790 |
| Illinois | $61,080 | $68,830 | $74,390 |
| Indiana | $32,100 | $49,020 | $71,520 |
| Iowa | $50,590 | $58,490 | $62,340 |
| Louisiana | $53,480 | $86,730 | $105,620 |
| Maryland | $61,890 | $78,980 | $88,420 |
| Massachusetts | $54,430 | $71,620 | $99,150 |
| Michigan | $30,250 | $71,070 | $102,470 |
| Minnesota | $59,200 | $75,660 | $117,940 |
| Mississippi | $45,700 | $67,880 | $89,500 |
| Missouri | $58,940 | $70,590 | $78,600 |
| Montana | $49,870 | $71,030 | $96,880 |
| New Jersey | $40,610 | $90,070 | $114,010 |
| New York | $49,370 | $61,970 | $84,090 |
| North Carolina | $44,780 | $55,110 | $61,930 |
| North Dakota | $93,300 | $99,540 | $107,090 |
| Ohio | $60,950 | $67,740 | $75,940 |
| Oregon | $51,540 | $69,440 | $93,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,310 | $61,660 | $73,510 |
| South Carolina | $46,800 | $59,040 | $67,330 |
| South Dakota | $49,120 | $52,830 | $56,650 |
| Tennessee | $46,600 | $62,520 | $70,990 |
| Texas | $78,430 | $100,980 | $112,940 |
| Utah | $46,280 | $54,620 | $60,280 |
| Virginia | $30,190 | $35,570 | $44,720 |
| Washington | $45,820 | $79,390 | $111,680 |
| West Virginia | $43,170 | $56,550 | $74,140 |
| Wisconsin | $48,280 | $66,210 | $94,600 |
| Wyoming | $63,200 | $95,820 | $105,500 |
Even between cities, the salary of a chemical plant and system operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for chemical plant and system operators is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $107,440.The city with the lowest average salary for chemical plant and system operators is East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, AR with an average salary of $41,620.
Areas with highest average salaries for chemical plant and system operators
Areas with lowest average salaries for chemical plant and system operators
The number of chemical plant and system operators in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of chemical plant and system operators has decreased by -11,730. On average, the number of chemical plant and system operators has been increasing by -9.9% each year. The salary of chemical plant and system operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of chemical plant and system operators has increased by $13,990. On average, the salary of chemical plant and system operators has been increasing by 5.3% each year.
Chemical Plant and System Operators are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for chemical plant and system operators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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