Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,820 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.53
10th percentile $42,270
90th percentile $93,150
Employed locally 70
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,270
    25th
    $53,320
    50th (median)
    $71,820
    75th
    $88,050
    90th
    $93,150

    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 Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Helpers--Production Workers$38,740
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$42,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$42,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Plant and System Operators make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Northwestern Region of Texas is $34.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.53 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas above or below average for Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 2.3% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,270 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,320.