Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Louisiana
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $100,060 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,060
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 3,400
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,890; the top 10% earn over $122,560. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$47,750 median in Louisiana
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$62,630 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Power Plant Operators$101,170 median in Louisiana
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $100,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,890 and the top 10% earn over $122,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 35 (+28% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.