The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Baton Rouge, LA is $101,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $94,760.
Pay spans roughly $67,550 at the 10th percentile to $119,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $48.62 per hour. An estimated 1,640 people work as chemical plant and system operators in Baton Rouge, LA.
| Median (annual) | $101,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $94,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $48.62 |
| 10th percentile | $67,550 |
| 90th percentile | $119,560 |
| Employment | 1,640 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.