The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Louisiana is $96,500 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,050.
Pay spans roughly $56,320 at the 10th percentile to $111,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $46.39 per hour. An estimated 3,360 people work as chemical plant and system operators in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $96,500 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,050 |
| Median (hourly) | $46.39 |
| 10th percentile | $56,320 |
| 90th percentile | $111,230 |
| Employment | 3,360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.