How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Memphis?
$57,370a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $27.58 an hour or $4,781 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.58
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 28
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,440Median: $57,370Highest 10%: $76,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| 25th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $57,370 | $27.58 | |
| 75th | $70,140 | $33.72 | |
| 90th | $76,970 | $37.00 |
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How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $27.58 ($57,370 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $57,370 against $78,120 nationally, 27% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $45,830, so Memphis pays 25% more.
Where does Memphis rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
26 of 28 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,970 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.