Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Indiana
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Indiana earn a median of $49,110 a year, −37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −37% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,140; the top 10% earn over $67,470. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56,800 median in Indiana
- Biomass Plant Technicians$107,000 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$67,420 median in Indiana
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$67,560 median in Indiana
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$70,490 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Power Plant Operators$107,000 median in Indiana
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Indiana
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Indiana?
The median is $49,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,140 and the top 10% earn over $67,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 35 (−37% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.