How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Colorado?
$62,870a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in Colorado. That is $30.23 an hour or $5,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.23
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,340Median: $62,870Highest 10%: $81,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,340 | $26.13 | |
| 25th | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| Median | $62,870 | $30.23 | |
| 75th | $75,680 | $36.38 | |
| 90th | $81,550 | $39.21 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $68,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| 24. Virginia | $63,000 |
| 25. New York | $62,980 |
| 26. North Carolina | $62,920 |
| 27. Colorado | $62,870 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $62,720 |
| 29. Iowa | $60,440 |
| 30. Washington | $60,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $30.23 ($62,870 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $62,870 against $78,120 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Colorado rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
Colorado ranks 27 of 35 states.
Which city in Colorado pays chemical plant and system operators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $68,590 a year.
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.