Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Toledo, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Toledo, OH

Median annual salary $63,660 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.61
10th percentile $47,950
90th percentile $105,420
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,950
    25th
    $61,540
    50th (median)
    $63,660
    75th
    $87,090
    90th
    $105,420

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 100% Median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary is 0% 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
    Ohio $65,510

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,390
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,530
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,090
    Machinists $65,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Toledo, OH is $30.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Toledo, OH is 13.4% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,950 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,540.