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How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Greensboro?

$65,450a year

Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area. That is $31.47 an hour or $5,454 a month.

Hourly
$31.47
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
22 of 28
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,790Median: $65,450Highest 10%: $74,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,790$24.42
25th$56,560$27.19
Median$65,450$31.47
75th$74,560$35.85
90th$74,560$35.85

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Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,070
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,050
Tool and Die Maker$61,090
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$60,390
Separating$55,800
Welder$54,180
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$52,380
Machinist$52,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,680
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Greensboro?

The median hourly pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area is $31.47 ($65,450 a year).

Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Greensboro than the national average?

No: $65,450 against $78,120 nationally, 16% less.

How does Greensboro compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $62,920, so Greensboro pays 4% more.

Where does Greensboro rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?

22 of 28 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in Greensboro?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,560 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.