How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Maryland?
$95,150a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in Maryland. That is $45.75 an hour or $7,929 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.75
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,390Median: $95,150Highest 10%: $99,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $78,340 | $37.66 | |
| Median | $95,150 | $45.75 | |
| 75th | $95,150 | $45.75 | |
| 90th | $99,760 | $47.96 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,260 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $66,840 |
| Washington, DC | $66,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| 3. Texas | $102,800 |
| 4. Louisiana | $100,100 |
| 5. Kentucky | $97,550 |
| 6. Maryland | $95,150 |
| 7. Alabama | $91,610 |
| 8. Arkansas | $91,610 |
| 9. California | $87,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $45.75 ($95,150 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $95,150 against $78,120 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Maryland rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
Maryland ranks 6 of 35 states.
Which city in Maryland pays chemical plant and system operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $77,260 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.