The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Pittsburgh, PA is $78,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,400.
Pay spans roughly $63,440 at the 10th percentile to $91,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.65 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as chemical plant and system operators in Pittsburgh, PA.
| Median (annual) | $78,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.65 |
| 10th percentile | $63,440 |
| 90th percentile | $91,430 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.