The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $56,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,320.
Pay spans roughly $56,980 at the 10th percentile to $70,520 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.40 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $56,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.40 |
| 10th percentile | $56,980 |
| 90th percentile | $70,520 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.