Chemical Plant Operator I Salary in the United States

How much does a Chemical Plant Operator I make in the United States? The average Chemical Plant Operator I salary in the United States is $47,437 as of May 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $41,396 and $54,587. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Job Description

Controls equipment and systems that process chemical substances and materials into products. Operates equipment and monitors the production process to ensure efficient and safe output. Follows standard operating procedures and performs in process quality checks to identify and resolve issues during processing. Troubleshoots problems with equipment, respond to system notifications and makes required adjustments as needed. Enters required production data and information into logs. May unload or move materials. Follows all procedures for safe material handling and required safety gear. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report.

Step of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Chemical Plant Operator I, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
41396
54587
47437

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
41874
56197
48004
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemical Plant Operator I in the United States. The base salary for Chemical Plant Operator I ranges from $41,396 to $54,587 with the average base salary of $47,437. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,874 to $56,197 with the average total cash compensation of $48,004.
Step of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

41396
54587

 

Step of 3

Recalculate your target pay based on your unique skills and experiences

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Chemical Plant Operator I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Tech Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Chemical Plant Operator II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Tech Certificate

Salary for

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst
Job Openings for Chemical Plant Operator I