Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,920 -34.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $42,220
90th percentile $77,290
Employed locally 30
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,220
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $47,920
    75th
    $64,850
    90th
    $77,290

    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

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,940
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Central Indiana is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Central Indiana is 34.8% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,220 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.