Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in Utah
SOC 51-8091 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$63,460
per year in Utah
Middle half
$55,150–$63,460
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
320
in Utah
Concentration
1.73×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Utah
$63,460
published median
United States
$78,120
18.8% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
23rd
35 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $63,460 median has purchasing power comparable to about $64,189 nationally. Utah's BEA regional price parity is 98.9 (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 Utah.
$52,970$65,640
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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