Salary guide, May 2025
Chemical Operator pay in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
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The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY was $55,210 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $55,070 and $62,980.
The Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY median is $22,910 below the national median of $78,120, both from BLS May 2025.
Direct match · SOC 51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators
Chemical Operator is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $55,070 | $55,070 | $55,210 | $62,980 | $90,680 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.48 | $26.48 | $26.54 | $30.28 | $43.59 |
BLS estimated 70 workers employed in this occupation in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY. Location quotient: 1.43.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $48,400 | $60,330 | $78,120 | $98,660 | $111,930 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.27 | $29.01 | $37.56 | $47.44 | $53.81 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Chemical Operator median is $55,210. The all-occupations median in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY is $58,460. Ratio: 0.94 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.43 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $53,380 | $53,380 | $61,050 |
| May 2025 | $55,070 | $55,210 | $62,980 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators, Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $88,510 | $77,390 to $98,000 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $90,470 | $80,380 to $91,360 |
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