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

$69,710a year

Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $33.51 an hour or $5,809 a month.

Hourly
$33.51
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
15 of 28
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,980Median: $69,710Highest 10%: $89,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,980$24.51
25th$62,080$29.85
Median$69,710$33.51
75th$79,670$38.30
90th$89,540$43.05

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $33.51 ($69,710 a year).

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

No: $69,710 against $78,120 nationally, 11% less.

How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $66,500, so Minneapolis pays 5% more.

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

15 of 28 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,540 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.