How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Washington?
$66,640a year
Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $32.04 an hour or $5,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.04
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 28
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,830Median: $66,640Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,830 | $20.11 | |
| 25th | $44,940 | $21.61 | |
| Median | $66,640 | $32.04 | |
| 75th | $84,810 | $40.77 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.22 |
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How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $32.04 ($66,640 a year).
Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $66,640 against $78,120 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Washington rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?
20 of 28 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 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.