Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $88,730 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.66
10th percentile $67,580
90th percentile $90,560
Employed locally 100
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,580
    25th
    $72,230
    50th (median)
    $88,730
    75th
    $90,560
    90th
    $90,560

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 153% Median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary is 53% above 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
    California $88,280
    Alabama $84,490
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $81,730
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,030
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $66,710
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $62,160

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,210
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,470
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$64,660
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$82,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Mobile, AL is $42.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Mobile, AL is 20.7% above 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $67,580 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,230.