Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,780 -1% vs national
Median hourly $34.99
10th percentile $46,040
90th percentile $95,350
Employed locally 90
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,040
    25th
    $71,080
    50th (median)
    $72,780
    75th
    $94,390
    90th
    $95,350

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,920
    Upholsterers$46,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,840
    Sewing Machine Operators$41,320
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Plant and System Operators make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Upper East Mississippi is $34.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.84 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Upper East Mississippi is 1% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,040 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,080.