The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in West Virginia is $67,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,590.
Pay spans roughly $44,940 at the 10th percentile to $98,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.50 per hour. An estimated 230 people work as chemical plant and system operators in West Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $67,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.50 |
| 10th percentile | $44,940 |
| 90th percentile | $98,960 |
| Employment | 230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.