Career Profile Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $43,800 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. General Information Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. Excludes Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 37 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 37 openings per year are projected for Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders. +6.7% Employment Change Employment for Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 6.7% between 2023 and 2028. $19.29 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.29/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.12, while experienced workers are paid $22.85. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 295 Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 315. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders are Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, and Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders include Production and Processing, Chemistry, and Mechanical. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders is HS diploma or less. 18% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
