The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in North Carolina is $56,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,510.
Pay spans roughly $46,300 at the 10th percentile to $69,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.22 per hour. An estimated 1,130 people work as chemical plant and system operators in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $56,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.22 |
| 10th percentile | $46,300 |
| 90th percentile | $69,020 |
| Employment | 1,130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.