How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in North Carolina?
$62,920a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in North Carolina. That is $30.25 an hour or $5,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.25
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,790Median: $62,920Highest 10%: $78,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| 25th | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| Median | $62,920 | $30.25 | |
| 75th | $66,370 | $31.91 | |
| 90th | $78,580 | $37.78 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greensboro, NC | $65,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| 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 |
| 29. Iowa | $60,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $30.25 ($62,920 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $62,920 against $78,120 nationally, 19% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
North Carolina ranks 26 of 35 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays chemical plant and system operators the most?
Greensboro-High Point, NC, with a median of $65,450 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.