Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Utah
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Utah earn a median of $63,460 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,970; the top 10% earn over $65,640. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$76,490 median in Utah
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- Power Plant Operators$107,120 median in Utah
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Utah
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Utah?
The median is $63,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,970 and the top 10% earn over $65,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 35 (−19% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.