Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
SOC 51-8091 · Metropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Chemical Plant and System Operators in Pittsburgh, PA is $78,310 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $37.65 per hour. This is 6% above the national median of $73,540. 150 people work as Chemical Plant and System Operators in Pittsburgh, PA. Wages have grown 40% since 2014, when the median was $56,020.
Median Annual Salary
$78,310
Mean Annual
$74,400
Median Hourly
$37.65
Total Employed
150
Location Quotient
1.16
Average concentration
Salary Distribution
How This Compares
Pittsburgh, PA
$78,310
this metro
Pennsylvania
$75,660
you earn +4% vs state
United States
$73,540
you earn +6% vs US
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,310 |
| 2020 | $76,330 |
| 2019 | $60,460 |
| 2018 | $59,720 |
| 2017 | $68,000 |
| 2016 | $62,540 |
| 2015 | $57,950 |
| 2014 | $56,020 |
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