Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $70,110 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,770; the top 10% earn over $90,420. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $70,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,770 and the top 10% earn over $90,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 35 (−10% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.