Where Chemical Plant and System Operators Pays Above the National Average
$73,540
National Median Salary
10
States Pay Above Average
10
Industries Pay Above Average
States Where Chemical Plant and System Operators Earns a Premium
These 10 states pay Chemical Plant and System Operatorss above the national median of $73,540.
| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $112,970 | +53.6% | 410 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $104,420 | +42.0% | 320 |
| 3 | Texas | $99,250 | +35.0% | 2,980 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $98,890 | +34.5% | 70 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $96,500 | +31.2% | 3,360 |
| 6 | Maryland | $92,930 | +26.4% | 320 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $88,550 | +20.4% | 320 |
| 8 | California | $88,280 | +20.0% | 590 |
| 9 | Alabama | $84,490 | +14.9% | — |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $75,660 | +2.9% | 750 |
Industries Where Chemical Plant and System Operators Earns a Premium
These 10 industries pay Chemical Plant and System Operatorss above the national median.
| 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 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $108,400 | +47.4% | 850 |
| 4 | Utilities | $101,880 | +38.5% | 60 |
| 5 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $98,060 | +33.3% | — |
| 6 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $98,060 | +33.3% | — |
| 7 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $79,990 | +8.8% | 90 |
| 8 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $79,990 | +8.8% | 90 |
| 9 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $77,030 | +4.7% | 11,760 |
| 10 | Chemical Manufacturing | $73,560 | +0.0% | 14,730 |