Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Maryland
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Maryland earn a median of $95,150 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,390; the top 10% earn over $99,760. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Biofuels Processing Technicians$81,890 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Power Plant Operators$111,260 median in Maryland
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Maryland
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Maryland?
The median is $95,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,390 and the top 10% earn over $99,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 35 (+22% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.