Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Ohio
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Ohio earn a median of $67,580 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,170; the top 10% earn over $75,890. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$60,550 median in Ohio
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- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$105,150 median in Ohio
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$75,470 median in Ohio
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$64,140 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Power Plant Operators$104,160 median in Ohio
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Ohio
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Ohio?
The median is $67,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,170 and the top 10% earn over $75,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 35 (−13% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.