Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,960 -34.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $55,910
Employed locally 50
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $47,960
    75th
    $51,410
    90th
    $55,910

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,990
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,330
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,390
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in East Arkansas is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in East Arkansas 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.