The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Richmond, VA is $76,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,630.
Pay spans roughly $35,790 at the 10th percentile to $91,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.80 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $76,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,630 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.80 |
| 10th percentile | $35,790 |
| 90th percentile | $91,620 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.