The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Pennsylvania is $75,660 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,490.
Pay spans roughly $50,880 at the 10th percentile to $84,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.38 per hour. An estimated 750 people work as chemical plant and system operators in Pennsylvania.
| Median (annual) | $75,660 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.38 |
| 10th percentile | $50,880 |
| 90th percentile | $84,440 |
| Employment | 750 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.