Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		460
Mean wage		$23.91
Entry wage		$16.26
10th percentile wage		$15.56
50th percentile wage		$22.27
90th percentile wage		$36.65

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Chemical Manufacturing	330	72.4%
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing	20	5.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Chemical Manufacturing	330	$22.48
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing	20	$17.96

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).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.27		$19.39		$2.88
2017	$22.08	+.9%	$19.23	+.9%	$2.86
2016	$21.42	+3.1%	$18.65	+3.1%	$2.77
2015	$20.84	+2.8%	$18.14	+2.8%	$2.69
2014	$20.34	+2.4%	$17.71	+2.4%	$2.63
2013	$19.88	+2.3%	$17.31	+2.3%	$2.57
2012	$19.50	+1.9%	$16.98	+1.9%	$2.52
2011	$19.18	+1.7%	$16.70	+1.7%	$2.48
2010	$18.87	+1.6%	$16.43	+1.6%	$2.44
2009	$18.67	+1.1%	$16.25	+1.1%	$2.41
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.27		$22.55		-$0.27
2017	$22.08	+.9%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$0.22
2016	$21.42	+3.1%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$0.29
2015	$20.84	+2.8%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$0.38
2014	$20.34	+2.4%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$0.43
2013	$19.88	+2.3%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$0.45
2012	$19.50	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$0.41
2011	$19.18	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$0.39
2010	$18.87	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$0.39
2009	$18.67	+1.1%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$0.27

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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.


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