Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,400 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $40,380
90th percentile $73,900
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,380
    25th
    $46,590
    50th (median)
    $59,400
    75th
    $69,170
    90th
    $73,900

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,350
    Sewing Machine Operators $27,650
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Southeast Missouri is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Southeast Missouri is 19.2% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $40,380 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,590.