Compare Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries across 36 states
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $112,970 | $103,780 | 410 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $104,420 | $100,150 | 320 |
| 3 | Texas | $99,250 | $89,970 | 2,980 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $98,890 | $97,230 | 70 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $96,500 | $89,050 | 3,360 |
| 6 | Maryland | $92,930 | $88,710 | 320 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $88,550 | $87,950 | 320 |
| 8 | California | $88,280 | $88,770 | 590 |
| 9 | Alabama | $84,490 | $78,890 | N/A |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $75,660 | $73,490 | 750 |
| 11 | Florida | $68,640 | $69,010 | 230 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $67,600 | $72,590 | 230 |
| 13 | Michigan | $67,230 | $67,420 | 90 |
| 14 | Illinois | $66,580 | $66,780 | 290 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $66,140 | $64,880 | 260 |
| 16 | Ohio | $65,510 | $65,420 | 460 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $65,500 | $75,280 | 250 |
| 18 | Montana | $65,190 | $72,630 | 120 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $64,420 | $65,650 | 110 |
| 20 | Georgia | $62,600 | $59,190 | 200 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $62,590 | $65,680 | 30 |
| 22 | Virginia | $61,950 | $61,890 | N/A |
| 23 | South Carolina | $61,100 | $59,140 | 480 |
| 24 | New York | $61,050 | $65,990 | 120 |
| 25 | Colorado | $60,300 | $62,370 | N/A |
| 26 | Iowa | $60,100 | $58,570 | N/A |
| 27 | Washington | $58,280 | $76,420 | 220 |
| 28 | Idaho | $57,300 | $66,730 | 40 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $56,690 | $56,290 | 180 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $56,630 | $57,510 | 1,130 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $55,750 | $63,880 | 300 |
| 32 | Utah | $53,420 | $57,620 | 330 |
| 33 | Indiana | $51,170 | $54,200 | 290 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $51,000 | $56,830 | 110 |
| 35 | Missouri | $50,700 | $58,740 | 370 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $46,130 | $51,030 | 160 |
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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