What are the main factors that influence a Chemical Plant Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Chemical Plant Operator?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Chemical Plant Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Chemical Plant Operator's salary?

A Chemical Plant Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,166 for beginners, reaching about $54,785 at mid-level, and approach $123,792 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Chemical Plant Operator?

Chemical Plant Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chemical Plant Operator roles are District of Columbia $63,016, California $62,777, Massachusetts $61,940. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chemical Plant Operator roles make?

Salaries for Chemical Plant Operator level roles vary by specialization: Chemical Plant Operations Manager: $133,948; Chemical Plant Manager: $132,315; Chemical Plant Operations Supervisor: $96,920; Chemical Plant Supervisor: $94,423; Chemical Plant Engineer: $73,346.

Chemical Plant Operator Salary in West Virginia

How much does a Chemical Plant Operator make in West Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chemical Plant Operator in West Virginia is $51,252 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Chemical Plant Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,660
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,918 to $58,794
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,973

10% $42,973

50% (Median) $51,252

90% $65,660

Chemical Plant Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,794	$4,899	$1,131	$28
Average	$51,252	$4,271	$986	$25
25th Percentile	$46,918	$3,910	$902	$23

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Chemical Plant Operator with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Chemical Plant Operator Job Openings in West Virginia

Chemical Operator

Allnex – Belmont, WV

Plant Operator

Antero Resources – Pennsboro, WV

Plant Operator

CGI Group – Proctor, WV

Midstream Winter Plant Operator

Jennmar – Cameron, WV

Key Factors That Influence Chemical Plant Operator Salaries

A Chemical Plant Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chemical Plant Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chemical Plant Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,166
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,680
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,785
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,572
Expert (over 8 years): $123,792

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Chemical Plant Operator I	less than 1 year	$40,166
Chemical Plant Operator	1-2 years	$49,680
Chemical Plant Operator III	2-4 years	$54,785
Chemical Plant Operations Supervisor	5-8 years	$89,572
Chemical Plant Operations Manager	over 8 years	$123,792

How Do Chemical Plant Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chemical Plant Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,016.
California: $62,777.
Massachusetts: $61,940.

District of Columbia $63,016 California $62,777 Massachusetts $61,940 Washington $61,713 New Jersey $61,690 Alaska $61,610 Connecticut $60,825 New York $60,506

Hawaii $59,487 Rhode Island $59,009 Maryland $58,685 Minnesota $58,241 Colorado $58,070 Illinois $58,013 Oregon $57,797 Delaware $57,637

New Hampshire $57,537 Virginia $57,313 Pennsylvania $56,658 Nevada $56,328 North Dakota $56,220 Michigan $56,049 Wisconsin $55,987 Vermont $55,862

Texas $55,515 Maine $55,492 Arizona $55,458 Ohio $55,418 Georgia $54,894 Indiana $54,632 Wyoming $54,581 Utah $54,501

Iowa $54,467 Kansas $54,194 Louisiana $54,114 North Carolina $54,086 Missouri $54,075 Florida $53,853 Montana $53,733 Nebraska $53,619

Kentucky $53,557 South Carolina $53,329 Tennessee $53,187 Idaho $53,130 New Mexico $52,714 Oklahoma $52,623 Alabama $52,287 South Dakota $51,724

Arkansas $51,417 West Virginia $51,252 Mississippi $50,756

Top Paying Cities for Chemical Plant Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Bomont: $50,701
Yawkey: $50,722
Logan: $50,290

Bomont, WV $50,701

Yawkey, WV $50,722

Logan, WV $50,290

Accoville, WV $50,239

Amherstdale, WV $50,235

Baisden, WV $49,934

Bruno, WV $50,076

Chauncey, WV $50,180

Cora, WV $50,238

Davin, WV $50,125

Gilbert, WV $49,989

Henlawson, WV $50,348

Holden, WV $50,140

Kistler, WV $50,245

Lorado, WV $50,206

Lyburn, WV $50,065

Mallory, WV $50,236

Man, WV $50,084

Mount Gay, WV $50,266

Omar, WV $50,027

Peach Creek, WV $50,302

Sarah Ann, WV $49,952

Stollings, WV $50,221

Switzer, WV $50,217

Verdunville, WV $50,206

Verner, WV $49,931

Wharncliffe, WV $49,878

Whitman, WV $50,142

Wilkinson, WV $50,253

Yolyn, WV $50,108

Williamson, WV $50,137

Borderland, WV $50,192

Breeden, WV $50,212

Chattaroy, WV $50,179

Crum, WV $50,281

Delbarton, WV $50,033

Dingess, WV $50,185

Edgarton, WV $49,939

Kermit, WV $50,223

Lenore, WV $50,116

Matewan, WV $49,977

Naugatuck, WV $50,129

Newtown, WV $49,960

North Matewan, WV $50,021

Ragland, WV $50,029

Rawl, WV $50,051

Red Jacket, WV $49,942

Varney, WV $49,966

Wilsondale, WV $50,179

Huntington, WV $50,599

Beckley, WV $50,298

Allen Junction, WV $49,931

Amigo, WV $49,718

Ansted, WV $50,445

Beaver, WV $50,034

Bolt, WV $50,203

Bradley, WV $50,323

Camp Creek, WV $49,744

Coal City, WV $49,884

Cool Ridge, WV $49,826

Corinne, WV $49,960

Crab Orchard, WV $50,147

Danese, WV $49,986

Daniels, WV $50,014

Dothan, WV $50,343

Eccles, WV $50,163

Edmond, WV $50,253

Fairdale, WV $50,250

Fayetteville, WV $50,353

Flat Top, WV $49,743

Ghent, WV $49,812

Glen Daniel, WV $50,232

Glen Fork, WV $50,129

Glen Jean, WV $50,259

Glen Rogers, WV $50,078

Glen White, WV $50,153

Harper, WV $50,227

Helen, WV $49,840

Hico, WV $50,213

Hilltop, WV $50,379

Josephine, WV $49,764

Lanark, WV $50,083

Lansing, WV $50,302

Layland, WV $49,903

Lester, WV $50,059

Lochgelly, WV $50,384

Lookout, WV $50,144

Maben, WV $49,851

Mabscott, WV $50,233

Mac Arthur, WV $50,180

Mc Graws, WV $50,017

Saulsville, WV $49,940

Midway, WV $50,054

Minden, WV $50,278

Mount Hope, WV $50,262

Mullens, WV $49,994

Oak Hill, WV $50,265

Odd, WV $49,736

Pax, WV $50,262

Piney View, WV $50,081

Prince, WV $50,060

Princewick, WV $49,915

Prosperity, WV $50,310

Raleigh, WV $50,103

Ravencliff, WV $50,156

Rhodell, WV $49,895

Sabine, WV $50,082

Scarbro, WV $50,376

Shady Spring, WV $49,886

Skelton, WV $50,259

Slab Fork, WV $49,985

Sophia, WV $50,038

Spanishburg, WV $49,844

Boomer, WV $50,649

Buffalo, WV $50,562

Cabin Creek, WV $50,906

Cannelton, WV $50,681

Cedar Grove, WV $50,851

Charlton Heights, WV $50,600

Clay, WV $50,323

Clear Creek, WV $50,311

Clendenin, WV $50,835

Clothier, WV $50,429

Colcord, WV $50,480

Comfort, WV $50,832

Costa, WV $50,903

Danville, WV $50,557

Dawes, WV $50,779

Deep Water, WV $50,537

Dixie, WV $50,672

Dorothy, WV $50,538

Drybranch, WV $50,855

Dry Creek, WV $50,346

Duck, WV $50,216

Dunbar, WV $51,095

East Bank, WV $50,916

Eleanor, WV $50,640

Elkview, WV $50,960

Eskdale, WV $50,656

Ethel, WV $50,236

Falling Rock, WV $50,871

Foster, WV $50,719

Fraziers Bottom, WV $50,441

Gallagher, WV $50,640

Gauley Bridge, WV $50,519

Glasgow, WV $50,888

Glen, WV $50,693

Glen Ferris, WV $50,588

Gordon, WV $50,519

Handley, WV $50,761

Hansford, WV $50,812

Henderson, WV $50,394

Hernshaw, WV $51,068

Hewett, WV $50,433

Hometown, WV $50,773

Hugheston, WV $50,788

Indore, WV $50,574

Institute, WV $51,081

Ivydale, WV $50,353

Jeffrey, WV $50,540

Kanawha Falls, WV $50,501

Kimberly, WV $50,667

Kincaid, WV $50,450

Lake, WV $50,310

Leon, WV $50,413

Liberty, WV $50,717

Lizemores, WV $50,694

London, WV $50,797

Madison, WV $50,644

Mammoth, WV $50,854

Maysel, WV $50,534

Miami, WV $50,834

Montgomery, WV $50,704

Mount Carbon, WV $50,604

Naoma, WV $50,253

Nebo, WV $50,301

Nellis, WV $50,861

Nitro, WV $50,969

Orgas, WV $50,647

Ottawa, WV $50,478

Page, WV $50,453

Peytona, WV $50,832

Pinch, WV $51,048

Poca, WV $50,876

Pond Gap, WV $50,773

Powellton, WV $50,566

Pratt, WV $50,847

Procious, WV $50,644

Racine, WV $50,920

Red House, WV $50,701

Ridgeview, WV $50,817

Robson, WV $50,475

Rock Creek, WV $50,316

Saint Albans, WV $50,952

Saxon, WV $50,181

Seth, WV $50,711

Sharples, WV $50,242

Mount Olive, WV $50,670

Smithers, WV $50,706

Southside, WV $50,282

Sylvester, WV $50,638

Tad, WV $51,087

Tornado, WV $50,932

Turtle Creek, WV $50,525

Twilight, WV $50,472

Uneeda, WV $50,594

Van, WV $50,524

Wharton, WV $50,237

Whitesville, WV $50,547

Widen, WV $50,171

Winfield, WV $50,722

Winifrede, WV $50,956

Advent, WV $50,785

Arnoldsburg, WV $50,188

Cyclone, WV $50,203

Bluefield, WV $50,085

Athens, WV $50,004

Beeson, WV $49,778

Bramwell, WV $49,973

Bud, WV $49,867

Covel, WV $49,889

Freeman, WV $50,017

Herndon, WV $49,742

Hiawatha, WV $49,778

Kegley, WV $49,930

Kellysville, WV $50,471

Lashmeet, WV $49,859

Matoaka, WV $49,778

Montcalm, WV $49,961

Nemours, WV $49,995

Princeton, WV $50,196

Rock, WV $49,843

Wolfe, WV $50,156

Welch, WV $49,840

Anawalt, WV $49,911

Avondale, WV $49,807

Bartley, WV $49,824

Berwind, WV $50,021

Big Sandy, WV $49,969

Bradshaw, WV $50,011

Brenton, WV $49,981

Clear Fork, WV $50,031

Coal Mountain, WV $50,030

Cucumber, WV $49,901

Davy, WV $49,834

Eckman, WV $49,788

Elbert, WV $49,835

Elkhorn, WV $49,789

Fanrock, WV $49,787

Gary, WV $49,860

Hanover, WV $49,896

Hemphill, WV $49,829

Hensley, WV $49,824

Iaeger, WV $49,821

Ikes Fork, WV $49,875

Isaban, WV $49,885

Itmann, WV $49,951

Jenkinjones, WV $50,043

Jesse, WV $50,055

Jolo, WV $49,925

Justice, WV $50,027

Kimball, WV $49,819

Kopperston, WV $50,228

Kyle, WV $50,028

Lynco, WV $50,118

Marianna, WV $50,021

Matheny, WV $50,083

Maybeury, WV $49,926

Mohawk, WV $49,960

Newhall, WV $49,978

Helvetia, WV $49,981

Kanawha Head, WV $50,025

Lorentz, WV $50,150

Pickens, WV $49,877

Rock Cave, WV $50,072

Selbyville, WV $49,965

Tallmansville, WV $50,073

Volga, WV $50,149

Elkins, WV $50,158

Belington, WV $50,145

Beverly, WV $50,096

Bowden, WV $49,916

Coalton, WV $50,125

Dailey, WV $50,067

Davis, WV $49,968

Richwood, WV $49,813

Dryfork, WV $49,976

Durbin, WV $50,026

Upperglade, WV $49,980

Ellamore, WV $50,103

Glady, WV $49,824

Hambleton, WV $50,083

Harman, WV $49,944

Hendricks, WV $49,982

Huttonsville, WV $50,012

Junior, WV $50,186

Kerens, WV $50,037

Mabie, WV $50,014

Mill Creek, WV $50,044

Monterville, WV $49,848

Montrose, WV $50,086

Norton, WV $50,106

Parsons, WV $50,040

Webster Springs, WV $49,950

Red Creek, WV $50,004

Slatyfork, WV $49,884

Thomas, WV $50,047

Valley Bend, WV $50,135

Valley Head, WV $49,934

Whitmer, WV $49,929

Bergoo, WV $49,853

Clarksburg, WV $50,252

Alma, WV $50,353

Alum Bridge, WV $50,097

Anmoore, WV $50,254

Auburn, WV $50,161

Berea, WV $50,140

Bridgeport, WV $50,223

Burnsville, WV $50,046

Cairo, WV $50,377

Camden, WV $50,129

Center Point, WV $50,240

Coxs Mills, WV $50,119

Crawford, WV $50,075

Ellenboro, WV $50,347

Flemington, WV $50,145

Folsom, WV $50,121

New Richmond, WV $49,881

Northfork, WV $49,798

North Spring, WV $49,879

Oceana, WV $50,163

Pageton, WV $49,848

Panther, WV $49,907

Paynesville, WV $50,035

Pineville, WV $49,976

Premier, WV $49,831

Raysal, WV $50,029

Rock View, WV $50,025

Roderfield, WV $49,818

Simon, WV $49,970

Squire, WV $49,792

Switchback, WV $49,914

Thorpe, WV $49,844

War, WV $49,867

Warriormine, WV $50,027

Wilcoe, WV $49,788

Wyoming, WV $49,985

Lewisburg, WV $50,346

Fairlea, WV $50,592

Alderson, WV $50,225

Arbovale, WV $50,113

Asbury, WV $50,179

Ballard, WV $50,503

Bartow, WV $49,972

Buckeye, WV $49,993

Caldwell, WV $50,702

Cass, WV $49,899

Crawley, WV $50,013

Dunmore, WV $50,051

Forest Hill, WV $50,246

Frankford, WV $50,276

Gap Mills, WV $51,196

Grassy Meadows, WV $49,955

Green Bank, WV $50,186

Greenville, WV $50,539

Hillsboro, WV $49,820

Lindside, WV $50,729

Marlinton, WV $50,001

Maxwelton, WV $50,336

White Sulphur Springs, WV $50,553

Pence Springs, WV $50,264

Peterstown, WV $50,659

Renick, WV $49,922

Ronceverte, WV $50,638

Secondcreek, WV $50,777

Sinks Grove, WV $50,625

Smoot, WV $49,903

Talcott, WV $50,319

Union, WV $50,703

Waiteville, WV $51,264

Wayside, WV $50,339

Williamsburg, WV $49,941

Wolfcreek, WV $50,333

Alloy, WV $50,603

Alum Creek, WV $50,988

Amma, WV $50,577

Arnett, WV $50,308

Artie, WV $50,420

Ashford, WV $50,999

Bancroft, WV $50,837

Belle, WV $51,015

Bickmore, WV $50,530

Bim, WV $50,449

Blair, WV $50,127

Bloomingrose, WV $50,929

Blount, WV $50,945

Blue Creek, WV $51,011

Bob White, WV $50,493

Chloe, WV $50,307

Cottageville, WV $50,351

Evans, WV $50,417

Gandeeville, WV $50,626

Gay, WV $50,456

Given, WV $50,555

Hartford, WV $50,612

Kenna, WV $50,721

Left Hand, WV $50,532

Le Roy, WV $50,355

Letart, WV $50,405

Looneyville, WV $50,474

Mason, WV $50,672

Millstone, WV $50,200

Millwood, WV $50,467

Mount Alto, WV $50,339

New Haven, WV $50,608

Newton, WV $50,476

Normantown, WV $50,084

Orma, WV $50,239

Reedy, WV $50,351

Ripley, WV $50,406

Sandyville, WV $50,393

Spencer, WV $50,339

Wallback, WV $50,505

Walton, WV $50,686

West Columbia, WV $50,463

Charleston, WV $51,098

Ridgeley, WV $50,651

Rio, WV $49,972

Romney, WV $50,027

Shanks, WV $50,041

Springfield, WV $50,323

Terra Alta, WV $50,379

Wiley Ford, WV $50,743

Baker, WV $50,056

Brandywine, WV $50,230

Circleville, WV $50,011

Franklin, WV $50,185

High View, WV $50,421

Lost City, WV $50,211

Mathias, WV $50,325

Riverton, WV $49,935

Sugar Grove, WV $50,390

Bloomery, WV $50,105

Fisher, WV $50,026

Capon Springs, WV $50,294

Maysville, WV $50,002

Moorefield, WV $50,154

Milam, WV $50,183

Old Fields, WV $50,009

Petersburg, WV $50,083

Wardensville, WV $50,286

Purgitsville, WV $49,988

Cabins, WV $50,035

Yellow Spring, WV $50,127

Upper Tract, WV $50,069

Seneca Rocks, WV $49,916

Onego, WV $49,936

Martinsburg, WV $52,554

Bakerton, WV $54,506

Berkeley Springs, WV $50,454

Bunker Hill, WV $52,974

Charles Town, WV $54,600

Falling Waters, WV $52,386

Gerrardstown, WV $52,143

Glengary, WV $51,792

Great Cacapon, WV $50,282

Halltown, WV $54,810

Harpers Ferry, WV $54,715

Hedgesville, WV $51,336

Inwood, WV $52,772

Kearneysville, WV $53,497

Levels, WV $50,174

Millville, WV $54,817

Paw Paw, WV $50,198

Points, WV $50,102

Galloway, WV $50,187

Glenville, WV $50,190

Grafton, WV $50,192

Gypsy, WV $50,278

Harrisville, WV $50,301

Haywood, WV $50,223

Hepzibah, WV $50,233

Horner, WV $50,137

Independence, WV $50,577

Ireland, WV $50,026

Jacksonburg, WV $50,236

Jane Lew, WV $50,170

Linn, WV $50,086

Lost Creek, WV $50,171

Lumberport, WV $50,167

Meadowbrook, WV $50,202

Moatsville, WV $50,060

Mount Clare, WV $50,190

Newburg, WV $50,328

New Milton, WV $50,162

Orlando, WV $50,031

Pennsboro, WV $50,277

Philippi, WV $50,139

Pine Grove, WV $50,435

Pullman, WV $50,189

Reynoldsville, WV $50,184

Rosemont, WV $50,142

Rowlesburg, WV $50,032

Salem, WV $50,239

Sand Fork, WV $50,103

Shinnston, WV $50,281

Shirley, WV $50,389

Simpson, WV $50,299

Smithburg, WV $50,431

Smithfield, WV $50,394

Spelter, WV $50,260

Thornton, WV $50,084

Troy, WV $50,102

Tunnelton, WV $50,174

Ranson, WV $53,987

Wallace, WV $50,081

West Milford, WV $50,312

Weston, WV $50,178

West Union, WV $50,320

Wilsonburg, WV $50,250

Wyatt, WV $50,364

Morgantown, WV $51,582

Albright, WV $51,013

Arthurdale, WV $50,902

Blacksville, WV $51,919

Bretz, WV $51,150

Bruceton Mills, WV $51,474

Cassville, WV $51,685

Dellslow, WV $51,404

Granville, WV $51,744

Kingwood, WV $50,712

Maidsville, WV $51,844

Masontown, WV $51,142

Osage, WV $51,743

Pentress, WV $51,911

Pursglove, WV $51,723

Reedsville, WV $50,907

Fairmont, WV $50,759

Barrackville, WV $50,974

Baxter, WV $51,170

Big Run, WV $50,578

Burton, WV $51,133

Carolina, WV $50,763

Colfax, WV $50,589

Enterprise, WV $50,458

Fairview, WV $51,416

Farmington, WV $50,891

Four States, WV $50,636

Grant Town, WV $51,260

Hundred, WV $51,463

Idamay, WV $50,829

Kingmont, WV $50,670

Littleton, WV $50,896

Mannington, WV $50,718

Metz, WV $50,892

Montana Mines, WV $51,106

Rachel, WV $50,886

Rivesville, WV $51,199

Wana, WV $51,484

Worthington, WV $50,505

Sutton, WV $50,001

Birch River, WV $50,005

Cedarville, WV $50,081

Copen, WV $50,049

Dille, WV $50,163

Exchange, WV $49,997

Flatwoods, WV $50,023

Frametown, WV $50,117

Gassaway, WV $50,092

Heaters, WV $50,019

Little Birch, WV $50,058

Napier, WV $50,015

Rosedale, WV $50,114

Shock, WV $50,105

Summersville, WV $50,352

Belva, WV $50,610

Calvin, WV $50,056

Canvas, WV $50,113

Drennen, WV $50,295

Gilboa, WV $50,200

Keslers Cross Lanes, WV $50,219

Leivasy, WV $49,830

Mount Lookout, WV $50,240

Mount Nebo, WV $50,058

Nallen, WV $50,011

Nettie, WV $50,035

Pool, WV $50,153

Swiss, WV $50,430

Tioga, WV $50,007

Augusta, WV $50,084

Aurora, WV $50,075

Bayard, WV $50,014

Burlington, WV $50,150

Capon Bridge, WV $50,161

Delray, WV $50,084

Eglon, WV $50,092

Elk Garden, WV $50,307

Fort Ashby, WV $50,561

Gormania, WV $50,171

Green Spring, WV $50,331

Keyser, WV $50,473

Lahmansville, WV $49,987

Mount Storm, WV $50,054

New Creek, WV $50,142

Piedmont, WV $50,845

Walkersville, WV $50,079

Ridgeway, WV $53,032

Rippon, WV $54,545

Shenandoah Junction, WV $53,781

Shepherdstown, WV $53,491

Slanesville, WV $50,155

Summit Point, WV $53,943

Alkol, WV $50,622

Apple Grove, WV $50,454

Ashton, WV $50,468

Barboursville, WV $50,529

Big Creek, WV $50,359

Branchland, WV $50,438

Ceredo, WV $50,567

Chapmanville, WV $50,377

Culloden, WV $50,486

Dunlow, WV $50,346

East Lynn, WV $50,434

Fort Gay, WV $50,381

Gallipolis Ferry, WV $50,488

Genoa, WV $50,390

Glenwood, WV $50,510

Griffithsville, WV $50,635

Hamlin, WV $50,482

Harts, WV $50,293

Hurricane, WV $50,647

Julian, WV $50,818

Kenova, WV $50,547

Kiahsville, WV $50,364

Lavalette, WV $50,556

Lesage, WV $50,542

Midkiff, WV $50,406

Milton, WV $50,499

Myra, WV $50,447

Ona, WV $50,515

Pecks Mill, WV $50,364

Point Pleasant, WV $50,445

Prichard, WV $50,480

Ranger, WV $50,367

Salt Rock, WV $50,500

Scott Depot, WV $50,818

Shoals, WV $50,544

Sod, WV $50,831

Spurlockville, WV $50,552

Sumerco, WV $50,781

Teays, WV $50,849

Wayne, WV $50,491

West Hamlin, WV $50,473

Woodville, WV $50,713

Stanaford, WV $50,110

Stephenson, WV $49,786

Surveyor, WV $50,107

Thurmond, WV $49,903

Victor, WV $50,313

Winona, WV $50,047

Wyco, WV $49,891

Hinton, WV $49,998

Charmco, WV $49,881

Rainelle, WV $49,915

Elton, WV $49,786

Green Sulphur Springs, WV $49,869

Jumping Branch, WV $49,806

Lerona, WV $50,074

Leslie, WV $49,862

Meadow Bridge, WV $49,792

Meadow Creek, WV $49,750

Nimitz, WV $49,902

Pipestem, WV $50,099

Quinwood, WV $49,812

Rupert, WV $49,829

Sandstone, WV $49,874

Spring Dale, WV $49,798

White Oak, WV $49,805

Wheeling, WV $52,303

Beech Bottom, WV $52,618

Benwood, WV $52,023

Bethany, WV $52,986

Cameron, WV $51,644

Chester, WV $52,709

Colliers, WV $53,226

Dallas, WV $52,257

Follansbee, WV $53,031

Glen Dale, WV $51,877

Glen Easton, WV $51,203

Mcmechen, WV $52,015

Moundsville, WV $51,628

New Cumberland, WV $52,789

Newell, WV $52,335

Proctor, WV $50,851

New Manchester, WV $52,921

Short Creek, WV $52,530

Triadelphia, WV $52,321

Valley Grove, WV $52,961

Weirton, WV $53,181

Wellsburg, WV $52,996

West Liberty, WV $52,738

Windsor Heights, WV $52,596

Parkersburg, WV $50,539

Hacker Valley, WV $49,953

Vienna, WV $50,534

Mineral Wells, WV $50,508

Belleville, WV $50,483

Belmont, WV $50,458

Big Bend, WV $50,271

Big Springs, WV $50,221

Brohard, WV $50,331

Creston, WV $50,330

Davisville, WV $50,519

Elizabeth, WV $50,408

Friendly, WV $50,457

Grantsville, WV $50,250

Macfarlan, WV $50,352

Middlebourne, WV $50,554

Mount Zion, WV $50,250

Munday, WV $50,325

New Martinsville, WV $50,512

Paden City, WV $50,958

Palestine, WV $50,380

Petroleum, WV $50,394

Porters Falls, WV $50,517

Ravenswood, WV $50,465

Reader, WV $50,410

Rockport, WV $50,443

Saint Marys, WV $50,433

Sistersville, WV $50,612

Smithville, WV $50,204

Walker, WV $50,466

Washington, WV $50,510

Waverly, WV $50,484

Williamstown, WV $50,507

Buckhannon, WV $50,224

Fenwick, WV $49,888

Erbacon, WV $49,900

Craigsville, WV $50,050

Cowen, WV $49,896

Camden On Gauley, WV $49,877

Snowshoe, WV $49,859

Adrian, WV $50,276

Cleveland, WV $50,069

Diana, WV $49,952

French Creek, WV $50,132

Frenchton, WV $50,126

Chemical Plant Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chemical Plant Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Chemical Plant Operator positions in Internet or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chemical Plant Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Chemical Plant Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$66,627	$32.0	30%
Construction	$61,502	$30.0	20%
Telecom	$58,939	$28.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$56,377	$27.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$56,377	$27.0	10%

Chemical Plant Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chemical Plant Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$46,918

Average $51,252/year

$58,794

$3,910

Average $4,271/month

$4,899

$902

Average $986/week

$1,131

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,794	$4,899	$1,131	$28
Average	$51,252	$4,271	$986	$25
25th Percentile	$46,918	$3,910	$902	$23

Find Your Next Chemical Plant Operator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Chemical Plant Operator job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Jennmar | Bridgeport, WV

Midstream Winter Plant Operator

Jennmar | Bridgeport, WV

Job Description. Job Description. Winter Plant Operator. JENNMAR Services, a staffing company specializing in employees placement for the energy industry, ... more

4 Days Ago
JENNMAR | Morgantown, WV

Midstream Winter Plant Operator

JENNMAR | Morgantown, WV

Winter Plant Operator. JENNMAR Services, a staffing company specializing in employees placement for the energy industry, is currently seeking Winter Plant ... more

5 Days Ago
Jennmar | Wheeling, WV

Midstream Winter Plant Operator

Jennmar | Wheeling, WV

Job Description. Job Description. Winter Plant Operator. JENNMAR Services, a staffing company specializing in employees placement for the energy industry, ... more

6 Days Ago
JENNMAR | New Martinsville, WV

Midstream Winter Plant Operator

JENNMAR | New Martinsville, WV

Winter Plant Operator. JENNMAR Services, a staffing company specializing in employees placement for the energy industry, is currently seeking Winter Plant ... more

6 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Chemical Plant Operator Salary in West Virginia

Check out Chemical Plant Operator Job Openings in West Virginia

Key Factors That Influence Chemical Plant Operator Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Chemical Plant Operator Salaries?

How Do Chemical Plant Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Chemical Plant Operator

Chemical Plant Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Chemical Plant Operator

Chemical Plant Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Chemical Plant Operator Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Chemical Plant Operator Salary in West Virginia

Check out Chemical Plant Operator Job Openings in West Virginia

Key Factors That Influence Chemical Plant Operator Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Chemical Plant Operator Salaries?

How Do Chemical Plant Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Chemical Plant Operator

Chemical Plant Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Chemical Plant Operator

Chemical Plant Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Chemical Plant Operator

Find Your Next Chemical Plant Operator Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?