Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Virginia
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Virginia earn a median of $63,000 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,330; the top 10% earn over $84,800. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Biofuels Processing Technicians$61,940 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Virginia
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Virginia?
The median is $63,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,330 and the top 10% earn over $84,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 35 (−19% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.