Chemical Plant and System Operators
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 810 | $75,770 | $36.43 | |
| Arizona | 60 | $52,150 | $25.07 | |
| Arkansas | 230 | $48,560 | $23.35 | |
| Colorado | 350 | $56,110 | $26.97 | |
| Connecticut | $54,740 | $26.32 | ||
| Florida | 510 | $55,780 | $26.82 | |
| Georgia | $52,010 | $25.01 | ||
| Illinois | 280 | $61,680 | $29.66 | |
| Indiana | 560 | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| Iowa | 160 | $53,740 | $25.84 | |
| Kansas | 280 | $52,740 | $25.36 | |
| Kentucky | 220 | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| Louisiana | 2,870 | $72,900 | $35.05 | |
| Maryland | 660 | $67,760 | $32.58 | |
| Massachusetts | 110 | $59,510 | $28.61 | |
| Michigan | 150 | $67,650 | $32.52 | |
| Minnesota | 860 | $52,650 | $25.31 | |
| Mississippi | 230 | $59,380 | $28.55 | |
| Missouri | $60,150 | $28.92 | ||
| Montana | 70 | $76,440 | $36.75 | |
| New Jersey | 460 | $88,700 | $42.64 | |
| New York | 220 | $68,080 | $32.73 | |
| North Carolina | 390 | $57,360 | $27.58 | |
| North Dakota | 50 | $72,130 | $34.68 | |
| Ohio | 650 | $73,480 | $35.33 | |
| Oregon | 210 | $54,620 | $26.26 | |
| Pennsylvania | 280 | $72,040 | $34.64 | |
| South Carolina | 870 | $54,310 | $26.11 | |
| South Dakota | 130 | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| Tennessee | 430 | $56,800 | $27.31 | |
| Texas | 6,740 | $78,620 | $37.80 | |
| Washington | 170 | $73,190 | $35.19 | |
| West Virginia | 240 | $73,520 | $35.34 | |
| Wisconsin | 190 | $57,220 | $27.51 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of chemical and biochemical research and industrial operations. Includes instruction in principles of chemistry and biochemistry, technical mathematics, computer applications, radiochemistry, industrial biochemistry, chemical instrumentation, physical chemistry, laboratory research methods, industrial processing methods and equipment, and test equipment operation and maintenance.
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills to the operation of chemical processing equipment in industries such as chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and waste water treatment. Includes instruction in mathematics, chemistry, and physics; computer applications; chemical and refinery plant operations, processes, and equipment; safety, health, and environment; instrumentation; troubleshooting; and applications to specific industries.
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$69,020 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as chemical plant and system operators.
- Less than high school 9%
- High school graduate 34%
- College dropout 34%
- Associate’s degree 11%
- Bachelor’s degree 11%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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