How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Mississippi?
$71,080a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in Mississippi. That is $34.17 an hour or $5,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.17
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,920Median: $71,080Highest 10%: $103,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 25th | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| Median | $71,080 | $34.17 | |
| 75th | $85,370 | $41.04 | |
| 90th | $103,400 | $49.71 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $57,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| 14. West Virginia | $81,710 |
| 15. New Mexico | $72,610 |
| 16. Michigan | $72,430 |
| 17. Mississippi | $71,080 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $70,110 |
| 19. South Carolina | $68,510 |
| 20. Ohio | $67,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $34.17 ($71,080 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $71,080 against $78,120 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
Mississippi ranks 17 of 35 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays chemical plant and system operators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $57,370 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.