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Traveling Plant/Process Operator Jobs

The U.S. is a hub for traveling plant/process operator work. Refineries, power plants, data centers and large industrial projects nationwide regularly bring in traveling plant/process operators for turnarounds, outages and contract jobs — often with per diem and overtime. Below are the current plant/process operator jobs posted on RoadTrades. Apply with your RoadTrades resume to send your details straight to the recruiter.

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Government wage data — what chemical plant & system operators are actually paid nationwide

National median — chemical plant & system operators$37.56/hr
National middle half (25th–75th percentile)$29.01–$47.44/hr
National annual (median, full-time equivalent)$78,120/yr

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers nationwide — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the national median.

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