California

Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$91,260
+13.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$43.88
 
10th Percentile
$73,900
Entry level
90th Percentile
$111,930
Senior level
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Salary Range

Chemical Plant and System Operators in California earn between $73,900 and $111,930, with a mean of $91,260. The national average for this role is $80,285.

$91,260 mean
10th Percentile$73,90090th Percentile$111,930

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$91,260
National Average$80,285
Florida$109,100
Wyoming$104,740
Kentucky$99,730
Texas$95,620
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.