Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Minnesota
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Minnesota earn a median of $66,500 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,010; the top 10% earn over $81,680. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Minnesota
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Minnesota?
The median is $66,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,010 and the top 10% earn over $81,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 35 (−15% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.