The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Colorado is $60,300 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,370.
Pay spans roughly $52,580 at the 10th percentile to $78,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.99 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $60,300 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.99 |
| 10th percentile | $52,580 |
| 90th percentile | $78,910 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.