The annual salary statistics of chemical plant and system operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona is shown in Table 1. The wage data of chemical plant and system operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,700 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $74,030 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for chemical plant and system operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $74,030. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $44,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $30,700.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of chemical plant and system operators from 2012 to 2019.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 7-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $44,810 | -14.80% | -6.49% |
| 2018 | $51,440 | -9.84% | - |
| 2017 | $56,500 | 15.54% | - |
| 2016 | $47,720 | 5.70% | - |
| 2015 | $45,000 | 5.78% | - |
| 2014 | $42,400 | -3.99% | - |
| 2013 | $44,090 | -8.23% | - |
| 2012 | $47,720 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $44,810, Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is the highest paying city for chemical plant and system operators in state of Arizona, followed by Tucson (median annual salary $39,850). In comparison, the median annual salary of chemical plant and system operators in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is 11.1 percent (11.1%) higher than that in Tucson.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale | |
| Tucson |