Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Mississippi
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Mississippi earn a median of $71,080 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,920; the top 10% earn over $103,400. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$75,180 median in Mississippi
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$53,640 median in Mississippi
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$65,080 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Power Plant Operators$102,400 median in Mississippi
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Mississippi
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Mississippi?
The median is $71,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,920 and the top 10% earn over $103,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 35 (−9% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.