Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Texas
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Texas earn a median of $102,750 a year, +32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +32% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 2,360
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,460; the top 10% earn over $124,220. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$60,150 median in Texas
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- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$84,100 median in Texas
- Nuclear Technicians$124,060 median in Texas
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$63,810 median in Texas
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$50,820 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Texas
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Texas?
The median is $102,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,460 and the top 10% earn over $124,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 35 (+32% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.