Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
SOC 51-8091 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$111,900
per year in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Middle half
$86,430–$111,930
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
300
in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Concentration
1.18×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$111,900
published median
United States
$78,120
43.2% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
2nd
28 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: California ($87,550). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $111,900 median has purchasing power comparable to about $96,788 nationally. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA's BEA regional price parity is 115.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA.
$86,410$111,930
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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