Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		100
Mean wage		$26.55
Entry wage		$17.47
10th percentile wage		$16.75
50th percentile wage		$25.88
90th percentile wage		$39.71

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Manufacturing	90	88.6%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Manufacturing	90	$26.34

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	$25.88		$19.49		$6.39
2017	$25.66	+.9%	$19.33	+.9%	$6.34
2016	$24.89	+3.1%	$18.74	+3.1%	$6.14
2015	$24.21	+2.8%	$18.23	+2.8%	$5.98
2014	$23.64	+2.4%	$17.80	+2.4%	$5.84
2013	$23.10	+2.3%	$17.40	+2.3%	$5.70
2012	$22.66	+1.9%	$17.07	+1.9%	$5.60
2011	$22.29	+1.7%	$16.78	+1.7%	$5.50
2010	$21.93	+1.6%	$16.52	+1.6%	$5.41
2009	$21.69	+1.1%	$16.34	+1.1%	$5.36
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$25.88		$24.57		$1.31
2017	$25.66	+.9%	$24.31	+1.1%	$1.35
2016	$24.89	+3.1%	$23.66	+2.8%	$1.23
2015	$24.21	+2.8%	$23.12	+2.3%	$1.09
2014	$23.64	+2.4%	$22.63	+2.1%	$1.00
2013	$23.10	+2.3%	$22.15	+2.2%	$0.95
2012	$22.66	+1.9%	$21.70	+2.1%	$0.96
2011	$22.29	+1.7%	$21.33	+1.7%	$0.96
2010	$21.93	+1.6%	$21.00	+1.6%	$0.93
2009	$21.69	+1.1%	$20.64	+1.7%	$1.05

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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$25.88	100
Northwest	$23.94	130
North Central	$20.34	190

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$20.34	190
Northwest	$23.94	130
Southwest	$25.88	100


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