Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Idaho
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Idaho earn a median of $82,980 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,740; the top 10% earn over $97,320. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
States ranked near Idaho
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- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$77,100 median in Idaho
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- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$64,460 median in Idaho
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$61,690 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Power Plant Operators$124,440 median in Idaho
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Idaho
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Idaho?
The median is $82,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,740 and the top 10% earn over $97,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 35 (+6% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.