How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in New York?
$62,980a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in New York. That is $30.28 an hour or $5,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.28
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,070Median: $62,980Highest 10%: $90,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| 25th | $55,070 | $26.48 | |
| Median | $62,980 | $30.28 | |
| 75th | $84,390 | $40.57 | |
| 90th | $90,690 | $43.60 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $90,470 |
| Buffalo, NY | $84,390 |
| Albany, NY | $55,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| 22. Illinois | $65,710 |
| 23. Utah | $63,460 |
| 24. Virginia | $63,000 |
| 25. New York | $62,980 |
| 26. North Carolina | $62,920 |
| 27. Colorado | $62,870 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $62,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $30.28 ($62,980 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in New York than the national average?
No: $62,980 against $78,120 nationally, 19% less.
Where does New York rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
New York ranks 25 of 35 states.
Which city in New York pays chemical plant and system operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $90,470 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.