The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Chattanooga, TN-GA is $66,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,570.
Pay spans roughly $40,840 at the 10th percentile to $79,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.80 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as chemical plant and system operators in Chattanooga, TN-GA.
| Median (annual) | $66,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,570 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.80 |
| 10th percentile | $40,840 |
| 90th percentile | $79,130 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.