Profession
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
51-8091SOC 2018 51-8091
GroupAll
Median78,120 USD
Average79,970 USD
Middle 50%60,330 USD - 98,660 USD
Decile range48,400 USD - 111,930 USD
Bottom decile48,400 USD
Top decile111,930 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
51-8091SOC 2018 51-8091
GroupAll
Median87,550 USD
Average91,260 USD
Middle 50%81,210 USD - 103,060 USD
Decile range73,900 USD - 111,930 USD
Bottom decile73,900 USD
Top decile111,930 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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