Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Wisconsin
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Wisconsin earn a median of $62,720 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,180; the top 10% earn over $80,060. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Wisconsin
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Wisconsin?
The median is $62,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,180 and the top 10% earn over $80,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 35 (−20% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.