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Estimated employment750
Mean wage$19.05
Entry wage$11.08
10th percentile wage$9.84
50th percentile wage$17.77
90th percentile wage$30.40
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Chemical Manufacturing67089.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Chemical Manufacturing67018.16
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)
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. Exclude "Chemical Plant and System Operators" (51-8091).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$17.77 $18.67  -$0.89
2015$17.21+3.3%$18.08 +3.3%-$0.87
2014$16.82+2.3%$17.67 +2.3%-$0.85
2013$16.50+1.9%$17.33 +1.9%-$0.83
2012$16.22+1.7%$17.05 +1.7%-$0.82
2011$15.96+1.6%$16.77 +1.6%-$0.80
2010$15.79+1.1%$16.59 +1.1%-$0.79
2009$15.52+1.8%$16.30 +1.8%-$0.78
2008$15.11+2.7%$15.88 +2.7%-$0.76
2007$14.76+2.3%$15.51 +2.3%-$0.74
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$17.77 $21.45  -$3.68
2015$17.21+3.3%$20.85 +2.9%-$3.64
2014$16.82+2.3%$20.40 +2.2%-$3.58
2013$16.50+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%-$3.49
2012$16.22+1.7%$19.65 +1.7%-$3.42
2011$15.96+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%-$3.37
2010$15.79+1.1%$19.02 +1.7%-$3.22
2009$15.52+1.8%$18.76 +1.4%-$3.24
2008$15.11+2.7%$18.28 +2.6%-$3.16
2007$14.76+2.3%$17.69 +3.3%-$2.92
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Connecticut $17.77 750
Highest Employment
Connecticut $17.77 750

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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