Occupation ยท SOC 51-8091
Chemical Plant and System Operators: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of chemical plant and system operators typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 17,840 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $73,540 ($35.35 an hour).
US employment
17,840
Median annual wage
$73,540
Mean annual wage
$76,290
Median hourly wage
$35.35
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Louisiana3,360
- 2. Texas2,980
- 3. North Carolina1,130
- 4. Pennsylvania750
- 5. California590
- 6. South Carolina480
- 7. Ohio460
- 8. North Dakota410
- 9. Missouri370
- 10. Utah330
States that pay the most
- 1. North Dakota$112,970
- 2. Wyoming$104,420
- 3. Texas$99,250
- 4. Kentucky$98,890
- 5. Louisiana$96,500
- 6. Maryland$92,930
- 7. New Jersey$88,550
- 8. California$88,280
- 9. Alabama$84,490
- 10. Pennsylvania$75,660
Median annual wage. Based on 36 states and territories with published figures.
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- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersOn-site
- MachinistsOn-site
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- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishersn/a
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