Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Colorado
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Colorado earn a median of $62,870 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,340; the top 10% earn over $81,550. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$81,310 median in Colorado
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$51,600 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Power Plant Operators$102,780 median in Colorado
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Colorado
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Colorado?
The median is $62,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,340 and the top 10% earn over $81,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 35 (−20% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.