Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $66,710 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.07
10th percentile $47,150
90th percentile $81,000
Employed locally 70
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,150
    25th
    $60,370
    50th (median)
    $66,710
    75th
    $81,000
    90th
    $81,000

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,770
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $44,200
    Woodworkers, All Other $45,140
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,280
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Central Louisiana is $32.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Central Louisiana is 9.3% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,150 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,370.