Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $91,610 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.04
10th percentile $79,550
90th percentile $97,280
Employed locally 140
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,550
    25th
    $88,260
    50th (median)
    $91,610
    75th
    $95,440
    90th
    $97,280

    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 South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,810
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,940
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in South Arkansas is $44.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in South Arkansas is 24.6% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $79,550 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,260.