Best Paying Industries for Chemical Plant and System Operators
$73,540
National Median Salary
20
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $108,890 | +48.1% | 50 |
| 2 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $108,400 | +47.4% | 850 |
| 3 | Utilities | $101,880 | +38.5% | 60 |
| 4 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $98,060 | +33.3% | — |
| 5 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $79,990 | +8.8% | 90 |
| 6 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $77,030 | +4.7% | 11,760 |
| 7 | Chemical Manufacturing | $73,560 | +0.0% | 14,730 |
| 8 | Food Manufacturing | $70,560 | -4.1% | 40 |
| 9 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $62,250 | -15.4% | 130 |
| 10 | Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) | $62,210 | -15.4% | 760 |
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