The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in New York is $61,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,990.
Pay spans roughly $51,820 at the 10th percentile to $84,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.35 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as chemical plant and system operators in New York.
| Median (annual) | $61,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.35 |
| 10th percentile | $51,820 |
| 90th percentile | $84,330 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.