Home / Compare / Chemical Plant and System Operators vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary comparison Chemical Plant and System Operators vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026) Chemical Plant and System Operatorss earn a median salary of $73,540/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $31,330. Chemical Plant and System Operatorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
Median salary
$73,540
$42,210
Hourly rate
$35.35/hr
$20.29/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$48,000
$31,650
Senior level (90th %)
$107,790
$62,030
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
17,840
1,457,800
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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