Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $53,420 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.68
10th percentile $51,300
90th percentile $63,580
Employed locally 240
National median $73,540

Compare Chemical Plant and System Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Salt Lake City, UT stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Chemical Plant and System Operators
in
Salt Lake City, UT
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,300
    25th
    $53,420
    50th (median)
    $53,420
    75th
    $62,990
    90th
    $63,580

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 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
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $91,610
    Connecticut $62,590
    South Carolina $61,100
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $59,860
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $59,400
    South Dakota $56,690

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,240
    Production Workers, All Other$40,120
    Bakers$37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Plant and System Operators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Salt Lake City, UT is $25.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.57 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 27.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $51,300 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,420.