Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Richmond, VA
SOC 51-8091 · Metropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Chemical Plant and System Operators in Richmond, VA is $76,550 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $36.80 per hour. This is 4% above the national median of $73,540. Wages have grown 23% since 2014, when the median was $62,440.
Median Annual Salary
$76,550
Mean Annual
$68,630
Median Hourly
$36.80
Total Employed
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Salary Distribution
$36k
10th
$52k
25th
$77k
Median
$82k
75th
$92k
90th
How This Compares
Richmond, VA
$76,550
this metro
Virginia
$61,950
you earn +24% vs state
United States
$73,540
you earn +4% vs US
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,550 |
| 2019 | $54,910 |
| 2018 | $52,630 |
| 2015 | $64,760 |
| 2014 | $62,440 |
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