Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Massachusetts
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Massachusetts earn a median of $83,710 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,870; the top 10% earn over $98,630. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Massachusetts
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $83,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,870 and the top 10% earn over $98,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 35 (+7% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.