Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in North Carolina
Chemical Plant and System Operators in North Carolina earn a median of $62,920 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,790; the top 10% earn over $78,580. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in North Carolina
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in North Carolina?
The median is $62,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,790 and the top 10% earn over $78,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 35 (−19% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.