How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Albany?
$55,210a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $26.54 an hour or $4,601 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.54
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 28
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,070Median: $55,210Highest 10%: $90,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| 25th | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| Median | $55,210 | $26.54 | |
| 75th | $62,980 | $30.28 | |
| 90th | $90,680 | $43.60 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| New York, NY | $90,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $26.54 ($55,210 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $55,210 against $78,120 nationally, 29% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $62,980, so Albany pays 12% less.
Where does Albany rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
27 of 28 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,680 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.