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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for chemical plant and system operators is $30.29 an hour ($63,000 a year). About 760 people work in this job there.

$30.29Median hourly pay
$48,950–$77,930Middle half of workers, yearly
760People in this job in Virginia

That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($78,120). Virginia ranks 24th of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for chemical plant and system operators in Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.47$36,330
25% of workers$23.54$48,950
Half of workers (median)$30.29$63,000
75% of workers$37.47$77,930
90% of workers$40.77$84,800

Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Richmond$77,930340

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for chemical plant and system operators

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -5.2% over ten years, declining · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.