Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $117,430 +59.7% vs national
Median hourly $56.46
10th percentile $91,490
90th percentile $119,330
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,490
    25th
    $101,150
    50th (median)
    $117,430
    75th
    $117,460
    90th
    $119,330

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 180% Median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary is 80% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Baton Rouge, LA $101,130

    Nearby metros — Chemical Plant and System Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $101,150

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,120
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $97,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,260
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $98,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Beaumont, TX is $56.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Beaumont, TX is 59.7% above 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $91,490 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,150.