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BLSSalary

Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Louisiana (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 3,400 employed

Annual Mean
$95,460
$45.90/hr
Annual Median
$100,060
$48.10/hr
Bottom 10%
$62,890
$30.23/hr
Top 10%
$122,560
$58.92/hr
Location vs National Average
Louisiana
$95,460
Difference
+19.4% vs US avg
US National
$79,970

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$62,890
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$81,690
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$100,060
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$104,570
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$122,560

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$63K

25th

$82K

Median

$100K

75th

$105K

90th

$123K

Louisiana has a moderate number of Chemical Plant and System Operators positions (approximately 3,400), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Louisiana, Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries range from $62,890 at the 10th percentile to $122,560 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $59,670 (60% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Louisiana

Metro areas with highest Chemical Plant and System Operators wages

How Chemical Plant and System Operators Compares in Louisiana

The average Chemical Plant and System Operators salary of $95,460 in Louisiana ranks above the national average of $79,970. There are approximately 3,400 Chemical Plant and System Operatorss employed in Louisiana.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.