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Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in Georgia

Chemical Plant and System Operators in Georgia make a median of $62,600 a year, or about $30.1 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Georgia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$63K
Median annual
$30.1/hr
Hourly rate
$45K
Entry level (10th %)
$73K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $63K get you in Georgia?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,113/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,434/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$68,125/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,679/mo

About chemical plant and system operators

U.S. employed: 200
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia

Bar chart showing Chemical Plant and System Operators salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $44,570, 25th percentile $50,070, median $62,600, 75th percentile $68,590, 90th percentile $73,260. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$45K25th$50KMedian$63K75th$69K90th$73K
Bar chart showing Chemical Plant and System Operators salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $44,570, 25th percentile $50,070, median $62,600, 75th percentile $68,590, 90th percentile $73,260. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level chemical plant and system operators (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do chemical plant and system operators make in Georgia?

The median is $62,600 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,570, and experienced chemical plant and system operators can clear $73,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $63K enough to live in Georgia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,113/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 34.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a chemical plant and system operators salary go in Georgia?

Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chemical plant and system operators salary is worth about $68,125 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do chemical plant and system operators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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