How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Chicago?
$65,750a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $31.61 an hour or $5,479 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.61
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 28
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,630Median: $65,750Highest 10%: $83,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 25th | $57,860 | $27.82 | |
| Median | $65,750 | $31.61 | |
| 75th | $74,770 | $35.95 | |
| 90th | $83,690 | $40.24 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| St. Louis, MO | $52,330 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $31.61 ($65,750 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $65,750 against $78,120 nationally, 16% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $65,710, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
21 of 28 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,690 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.