Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $85,730 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.22
10th percentile $58,190
90th percentile $125,360
Employed locally 70
National median $73,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,190
    25th
    $69,530
    50th (median)
    $85,730
    75th
    $103,530
    90th
    $125,360

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 92% Median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary is 8% below 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
    Maryland $92,930
    Alabama $84,490
    Massachusetts $65,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,880
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $62,430

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,650
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,160
    Machinists $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Worcester, MA is $41.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Worcester, MA is 16.6% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Chemical Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,190 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,530.