Chemical Plant and System Operators
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Calculated automation risk
Imminent Risk (81-100%): Occupations in this level have an extremely high likelihood of being automated in the near future. These jobs consist primarily of repetitive, predictable tasks with little need for human judgment.
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Growth
The number of 'Chemical Plant and System Operators' job openings is expected to decline 0.8% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Chemical Plant and System Operators' was $80,030, or $38 per hour
'Chemical Plant and System Operators' were paid 66.5% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 17,980 people employed as 'Chemical Plant and System Operators' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 8 thousand people are employed as 'Chemical Plant and System Operators'.
Job description
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
SOC Code: 51-8091.00
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