Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $62,880 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $57,610
90th percentile $98,480
Employed locally 160
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,610
    25th
    $60,060
    50th (median)
    $62,880
    75th
    $73,510
    90th
    $98,480

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary is 44% 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
    Maryland $92,930
    Worcester, MA $85,730
    Alabama $84,490
    Massachusetts $65,500
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $62,430

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,220
    Machinists $63,600
    Food Batchmakers $37,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Boston, MA-NH is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Boston, MA-NH is 14.5% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,610 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,060.