How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Pittsburgh?
$64,360a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $30.94 an hour or $5,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.94
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 28
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,130Median: $64,360Highest 10%: $80,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| 25th | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| Median | $64,360 | $30.94 | |
| 75th | $80,930 | $38.91 | |
| 90th | $80,940 | $38.91 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators.
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,260 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $30.94 ($64,360 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $64,360 against $78,120 nationally, 18% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $70,110, so Pittsburgh pays 8% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
23 of 28 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,940 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.