Chemical Plant and System Operators salary
in Lake Charles, LA
Chemical Plant and System Operators in the Lake Charles, LA metro earn a median of $102,310 a year, based on BLS estimates for 740 jobs (May 2025). That is 31% above the U.S. median of $78,120 and 2% above the LA statewide median of $100,060. It ranks #4 of 11 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE740 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Lake Charles?
The BLS median is $102,310 a year (May 2025). Half of the 740 jobs pay between $80,420 and $121,530. The 10th percentile is $50,910 and the 90th is $121,530.
Is Lake Charles a high-paying metro for Chemical Plant and System Operators?
That is 31% above the U.S. median of $78,120 and 2% above the LA statewide median of $100,060. It ranks #4 of 11 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.