Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Louisiana
$95,460avg. a year
$45.90 an hour · 3,400 employed
Chemical Plant and System Operators in Louisiana earn an average of $95,460 a year. That is $15,490 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $79,970. The best-paying metro area is Baton Rouge, LA at $99,170.
$100,060Median pay
$45.90Average hourly
+39%Avg. pay since 2020
#5Of 35 states
Top-paying Louisiana metro areas
Average pay for chemical plant and system operators by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
11,720 jobs
Baton Rouge, LA
$99,170
$47.68 an hour
2740 jobs
Lake Charles, LA
$98,990
$47.59 an hour
3460 jobs
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
$86,810
$41.74 an hour
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in Louisiana, charted
Pay over time
Louisiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Louisiana chemical plant and system operators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Louisiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,970 | $38.45 |
| Louisiana | $95,460 | $45.90 |
| Texas | $95,620 | $45.97 |
| Arkansas | $85,470 | $41.09 |
| Mississippi | $71,980 | $34.61 |
Related jobs in Louisiana
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$48,160
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$93,680
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$87,340
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,380
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63,750
Average pay, Louisiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Louisiana?
The average is $95,460 a year, and the median is $100,060. That is $15,490 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $79,970.
What is the hourly wage in Louisiana?
$45.90 an hour on average; the median is $48.10.
Where in Louisiana do they earn the most?
Baton Rouge, LA ($99,170), followed by Lake Charles, LA ($98,990). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($86,810).
How does Louisiana rank?
Louisiana ranks #5 of 35 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-8091. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national chemical plant and system operators page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.