Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$66,580
National Median
$73,540
Employment
290
Entry Level (10th)
$58,540
Top Earners (90th)
$75,730
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $6,960 less than the national median for chemical plant and system operatorss.
There are 0.048 chemical plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 0.42).
Other States for Chemical Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $112,970 | 410 |
| Wyoming | $104,420 | 320 |
| Texas | $99,250 | 2,980 |
| Kentucky | $98,890 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $96,500 | 3,360 |
| Maryland | $92,930 | 320 |
| New Jersey | $88,550 | 320 |
| California | $88,280 | 590 |
| Alabama | $84,490 | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | $75,660 | 750 |
| Florida | $68,640 | 230 |
| West Virginia | $67,600 | 230 |
| Michigan | $67,230 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $66,140 | 260 |
| Ohio | $65,510 | 460 |
| Massachusetts | $65,500 | 250 |
| Montana | $65,190 | 120 |
| Minnesota | $64,420 | 110 |
| Georgia | $62,600 | 200 |
| Connecticut | $62,590 | 30 |