Occupation Profile for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
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.
Overview
| $40,290.00 | Median Annual Wage | 1,000 | Average Job Openings Per Year |
| 2.5 | Average Unemployment Percentage | 52.8 | Percentage That Completed High School |
| 53,000 | Employment Numbers in 2006 | 33.1 | Percentage That Had Some College |
| 51,000 | Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) | 14.1 | Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree |
Sample Job Titles
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Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)