The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $99,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $91,110.
Pay spans roughly $57,330 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 $47.99 per hour. An estimated 770 people work as chemical plant and system operators in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $99,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $91,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.99 |
| 10th percentile | $57,330 |
| 90th percentile | $111,230 |
| Employment | 770 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.