Chemical Plant and System Operators

What Chemical plant and system operators Do

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

Chemical plant and system operator Salaries

• 2014 employment: 38,100
• May 2015 median annual wage: $59,320

Job Outlook for Chemical plant and system operators

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

• Number of new jobs: -3,500
• Growth rate: -9 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Chemical plant or system operator

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

Get the education you need: Find schools near you!

*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

Explore more careers: View all Careers or Browse Careers by Category