How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in San Francisco?
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $53.80 an hour or $9,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.80
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 28
- Jobs in the area
- 300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,410 | $41.54 | |
| 25th | $86,430 | $41.55 | |
| Median | $111,900 | $53.80 | |
| 75th | $111,900 | $53.81 | |
| 90th | $111,900 | $53.81 |
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How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $53.80 ($111,900 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $111,900 against $78,120 nationally, 43% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $87,550, so San Francisco pays 28% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
2 of 28 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,900 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.