Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Illinois
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Illinois earn a median of $65,710 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,580; the top 10% earn over $83,690. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Illinois
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Illinois?
The median is $65,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,580 and the top 10% earn over $83,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 35 (−16% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.