Chemical Plant Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Chemical Plant Supervisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chemical Plant Supervisor in the United States is $87,808 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Chemical Plant Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,721
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,772 to $92,474
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,724
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Chemical Plant Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $92,474 $7,706 $1,778 $44
Average $87,808 $7,317 $1,689 $42
25th Percentile $76,772 $6,398 $1,476 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Chemical Plant Supervisor Salaries

A Chemical Plant Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chemical Plant Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chemical Plant Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,083
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,609
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,238
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,631
  • Expert (over 8 years): $89,180
Levels Salary
Entry Level Chemical Plant Supervisor$83,083
Intermediate Level Chemical Plant Supervisor$83,609
Senior Level Chemical Plant Supervisor$86,238
Specialist Level Chemical Plant Supervisor$88,631
Expert Level Chemical Plant Supervisor$89,180
$83,083 0 yr
$83,609 < 2 yrs
$86,238 2-4 yrs
$88,631 5-8 yrs
$89,180 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Chemical Plant Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $110,752
  • San Francisco: $109,664
  • Oakland: $107,231

What Skills Can Increase a Chemical Plant Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Being Resilient (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences. Being resilient means that when we do fail, we bounce back, we have the strength to learn the lessons we need to learn.
  • Maintenance Planning (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Designing, implementing, and managing maintenance plans to help increase efficiency while delivering safer and more cost-effective operations.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Being Resilient 12.5%
Maintenance Planning 12.5%
Purchasing 12.5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Chemical Plant Supervisor's salary.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 0%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Planning
$89,564
2%
Scheduling
$87,808
0%
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Chemical Plant Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chemical Plant Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Chemical Plant Supervisor

Salaries for a Chemical Plant Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $79,796 in 2023 to around $80,194 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Chemical Plant Supervisor salary trends, .

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