Industries with Fastest Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary Growth
These industries raised Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
11
Industries with Growth
+70.6%
Highest Growth
+24.7%
Average Growth
1
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Chemical Plant and System Operators salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 11 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utilities | $59,710 | $101,880 | +$42,170 | +70.6% |
| 2 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $71,770 | $108,400 | +$36,630 | +51.0% |
| 3 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $60,980 | $79,990 | +$19,010 | +31.2% |
| 4 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $63,860 | $77,030 | +$13,170 | +20.6% |
| 5 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | $49,100 | $58,340 | +$9,240 | +18.8% |
| 6 | Waste Treatment and Disposal | $49,100 | $58,340 | +$9,240 | +18.8% |
| 7 | Chemical Manufacturing | $62,390 | $73,560 | +$11,170 | +17.9% |
| 8 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $55,190 | $61,660 | +$6,470 | +11.7% |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $55,190 | $61,660 | +$6,470 | +11.7% |
| 10 | Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) | $55,930 | $62,210 | +$6,280 | +11.2% |
| 11 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $52,140 | $56,420 | +$4,280 | +8.2% |
1 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $76,930 | $62,250 | -$14,680 | -19.1% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.