Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)
Occupation description: 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. Excludes Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| United States | 84,400 | 80,300 | 0.0 | 2,100 | 7,400 | 9,000 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: The job outlook for Alaska is not available.
2020 Wages 
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 25.64 | 14.52 | 18.36 | 24.29 | 32.04 | 39.29 |
| Alaska | 35.31 | 14.48 | 16.83 | 22.88 | 50.59 | 80.53 |