Occupation Salary Profile

Chemical Plant and System Operators

SOC Code: 51-8091

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

National Median (BLS)
$49,610
▼ -52.08% Nominal ▼ -53.59% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$55,590
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
240
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Chemical Plant and System Operators.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $43,690
25th Percentile $46,250
National Median (50th Percentile) $49,610
75th Percentile $59,990
90th Percentile $71,530
P10: $43,690 P50 (Median): $49,610 P90: $71,530