Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Alabama
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Alabama earn a median of $91,610 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,500; the top 10% earn over $101,800. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Nuclear Technicians$110,240 median in Alabama
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$53,470 median in Alabama
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$51,690 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Alabama
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Alabama?
The median is $91,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,500 and the top 10% earn over $101,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 35 (+17% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.