Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $56,990 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $56,980
90th percentile $70,520
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,980
    25th
    $56,980
    50th (median)
    $56,990
    75th
    $61,420
    90th
    $70,520

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,210
    Columbia, SC $63,690
    Connecticut $62,590
    Colorado $60,300
    Wisconsin $51,000

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,010
    Bakers$39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Denver, CO is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Denver, CO is 22.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $56,980 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,980.