The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Virginia is $61,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,890.
Pay spans roughly $36,140 at the 10th percentile to $82,140 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.78 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $61,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.78 |
| 10th percentile | $36,140 |
| 90th percentile | $82,140 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.