Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary by State
National median: $78,120
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $91,610 |
| Arkansas | $91,610 |
| California | $87,550 |
| Colorado | $62,870 |
| Florida | $128,830 |
| Georgia | $49,230 |
| Idaho | $82,980 |
| Illinois | $65,710 |
| Indiana | $49,110 |
| Iowa | $60,440 |
| Kentucky | $97,550 |
| Louisiana | $100,060 |
| Maryland | $95,150 |
| Massachusetts | $83,710 |
| Michigan | $72,430 |
| Minnesota | $66,500 |
| Mississippi | $71,080 |
| Missouri | $55,470 |
| New Jersey | $86,820 |
| New Mexico | $72,610 |
| New York | $62,980 |
| North Carolina | $62,920 |
| Ohio | $67,580 |
| Oregon | $87,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,110 |
| South Carolina | $68,510 |
| South Dakota | $59,970 |
| Tennessee | $45,830 |
| Texas | $102,750 |
| Utah | $63,460 |
| Virginia | $63,000 |
| Washington | $60,120 |
| West Virginia | $81,710 |
| Wisconsin | $62,720 |
| Wyoming | $107,810 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)