How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Denver?
$68,590a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $32.98 an hour or $5,716 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.98
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 28
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,890Median: $68,590Highest 10%: $82,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| 25th | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| Median | $68,590 | $32.98 | |
| 75th | $79,900 | $38.41 | |
| 90th | $82,750 | $39.78 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $32.98 ($68,590 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $68,590 against $78,120 nationally, 12% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $62,870, so Denver pays 9% more.
Where does Denver rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
17 of 28 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,750 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.