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How much does a chemical plant and system operator make in Worcester?

$88,510a year

Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $42.55 an hour or $7,376 a month.

Hourly
$42.55
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
9 of 28
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,660Median: $88,510Highest 10%: $106,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$66,660$32.05
25th$77,390$37.21
Median$88,510$42.55
75th$98,000$47.12
90th$106,900$51.39

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for chemical plant and system operators.

Boston, MA$82,170
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Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,300
Power Plant Operator$101,400
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$78,710
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,190
Machinist$64,480
Tool and Die Maker$61,770
Welder$60,320
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,050
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical plant and system operator make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $42.55 ($88,510 a year).

Do chemical plant and system operators make more in Worcester than the national average?

Yes: $88,510 against $78,120 nationally, 13% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $83,710, so Worcester pays 6% more.

Where does Worcester rank for chemical plant and system operator pay?

9 of 28 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemical plant and system operator make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $66,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,900 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.