Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $56,420 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.12
10th percentile $40,240
90th percentile $89,380
Employed locally 100
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,240
    25th
    $44,930
    50th (median)
    $56,420
    75th
    $65,020
    90th
    $89,380

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 103% Median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary is 3% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,370
    Lake Charles, LA $102,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $101,150
    Baton Rouge, LA $101,130
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $99,810
    Maryland $92,930

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $47,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,150
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,520
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,990
    Machinists $58,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Shreveport, LA is $27.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Shreveport, LA is 23.3% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,240 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,930.