Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in California

Median Salary

$87,550

per year

Hourly Rate

$42.09

per hour

Employment

780

in California

vs. National Avg

+12.1%

National: $78,120

📊 Compared to the national median of $78,120, California pays 12.1% MORE for Chemical Plant and System Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$79,088

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$73,900

25th

$81,210

Median

$87,550

75th

$103,060

90th

$111,930

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).