The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Texas is $99,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,970.
Pay spans roughly $48,140 at the 10th percentile to $120,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.72 per hour. An estimated 2,980 people work as chemical plant and system operators in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $99,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.72 |
| 10th percentile | $48,140 |
| 90th percentile | $120,260 |
| Employment | 2,980 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.