Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Northern Indiana

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

Median annual salary $52,910 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.44
10th percentile $45,050
90th percentile $65,300
Employed locally 30
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,050
    25th
    $48,480
    50th (median)
    $52,910
    75th
    $55,660
    90th
    $65,300

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,960
    Machinists $58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Northern Indiana is $25.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Northern Indiana is 28.1% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,050 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,480.