Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in West Virginia
Chemical Plant and System Operators in West Virginia earn a median of $81,710 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,210; the top 10% earn over $90,250. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in West Virginia
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in West Virginia?
The median is $81,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,210 and the top 10% earn over $90,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 35 (+5% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.