How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Pennsylvania?
$70,110a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in Pennsylvania. That is $33.71 an hour or $5,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.71
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,770Median: $70,110Highest 10%: $90,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 25th | $64,260 | $30.89 | |
| Median | $70,110 | $33.71 | |
| 75th | $80,940 | $38.91 | |
| 90th | $90,420 | $43.47 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,260 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $64,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| 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 |
| 21. Minnesota | $66,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $33.71 ($70,110 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $70,110 against $78,120 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 18 of 35 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays chemical plant and system operators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $77,260 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.