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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Median Salary
80,030
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$35,070

10%

$80,030

Median

$107,090

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    61%

  • Bachelor's degree

    36%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Chemical Technology/Technician
  • Chemical Process Technology

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Chemistry
  • Mechanical
  • English Language
  • Production and Processing
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.