Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Michigan
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Michigan earn a median of $72,430 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,890; the top 10% earn over $102,190. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
States ranked near Michigan
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Michigan
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Michigan?
The median is $72,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,890 and the top 10% earn over $102,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 35 (−7% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.