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SOC 51-8091·Production
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Median wage
$62,632
10-yr outlook
−24.4%by 2032
Openings / year
29
Workers in NY
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How pay grows with experience
Chemical Plant and System Operators — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $53,493 |
| Median (typical) | $62,632 |
| Experienced | $74,804 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Chemical Plant and System Operators — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Western New York | $83,857 |
| Capital Region | $54,769 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Production) and pay more than a Chemical Plant and System Operators. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64,783 median (+$2,151) · +3.8% by 2032
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$66,022 median (+$3,391) · −15.4% by 2032
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67,548 median (+$4,916) · −7.4% by 2032
- Tool and Die Makers$69,553 median (+$6,921) · −12.0% by 2032
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$69,911 median (+$7,279) · −14.3% by 2032
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,221 median (+$16,589) · −8.1% by 2032
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