Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $53,380 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.67
10th percentile $53,380
90th percentile $80,860
Employed locally 70
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,380
    25th
    $53,380
    50th (median)
    $53,380
    75th
    $61,050
    90th
    $80,860

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $117,430
    North Dakota $112,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,370
    Wyoming $104,420
    Lake Charles, LA $102,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $101,150

    Nearby metros — Chemical Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $87,820
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $81,730

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Plant and System Operators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Albany, NY is $25.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.59 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Albany, NY is 27.4% below the national median of $73,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Albany?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,380 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,380.