Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Arkansas
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Arkansas 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
- 8 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,420; the top 10% earn over $97,280. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$64,440 median in Arkansas
- Biomass Plant Technicians$97,760 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$86,580 median in Arkansas
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$58,000 median in Arkansas
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$46,020 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Power Plant Operators$97,760 median in Arkansas
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Arkansas
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Arkansas?
The median is $91,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,420 and the top 10% earn over $97,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 35 (+17% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.