Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Washington
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Washington earn a median of $60,120 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $114,010. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$103,620 median in Washington
- Nuclear Technicians$108,200 median in Washington
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$91,530 median in Washington
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$88,730 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Washington
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Washington?
The median is $60,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $114,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 35 (−23% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.