Chemical Plant and System Operators — Salary by State
Median annual wages across 36 states, from BLS data.
National Median
$73,540
Highest
$112,970
North Dakota
Lowest
$46,130
Arkansas
Total Employment
15,120
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $112,970 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $104,420 |
| 3 | Texas | $99,250 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $98,890 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $96,500 |
| 6 | Maryland | $92,930 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $88,550 |
| 8 | California | $88,280 |
| 9 | Alabama | $84,490 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $75,660 |
| 11 | Florida | $68,640 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $67,600 |
| 13 | Michigan | $67,230 |
| 14 | Illinois | $66,580 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $66,140 |
| 16 | Ohio | $65,510 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $65,500 |
| 18 | Montana | $65,190 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $64,420 |
| 20 | Georgia | $62,600 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $62,590 |
| 22 | Virginia | $61,950 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $61,100 |
| 24 | New York | $61,050 |
| 25 | Colorado | $60,300 |
| 26 | Iowa | $60,100 |
| 27 | Washington | $58,280 |
| 28 | Idaho | $57,300 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $56,690 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $56,630 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $55,750 |
| 32 | Utah | $53,420 |
| 33 | Indiana | $51,170 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $51,000 |
| 35 | Missouri | $50,700 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $46,130 |