How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Illinois?
$65,710a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in Illinois. That is $31.59 an hour or $5,476 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.59
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,580Median: $65,710Highest 10%: $83,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| Median | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| 75th | $74,770 | $35.95 | |
| 90th | $83,690 | $40.24 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $65,750 |
| St. Louis, MO | $52,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| 19. South Carolina | $68,510 |
| 20. Ohio | $67,580 |
| 21. Minnesota | $66,500 |
| 22. Illinois | $65,710 |
| 23. Utah | $63,460 |
| 24. Virginia | $63,000 |
| 25. New York | $62,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.59 ($65,710 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $65,710 against $78,120 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Illinois rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 35 states.
Which city in Illinois pays chemical plant and system operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $65,750 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.