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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		540
Mean wage		$27.21
Entry wage		$18.78
10th percentile wage		$18.46
50th percentile wage		$27.96
90th percentile wage		$38.33

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Chemical Manufacturing	440	81.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Chemical Manufacturing	440	$28.17

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. Excludes Chemical Plant and System Operators" (51-8091).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$27.96		$23.13		$4.83
2021	$26.88	+4.0%	$22.23	+4.0%	$4.64
2020	$25.72	+4.5%	$21.27	+4.5%	$4.44
2019	$24.89	+3.3%	$20.59	+3.3%	$4.30
2018	$24.15	+3.0%	$19.98	+3.0%	$4.17
2017	$23.42	+3.1%	$19.37	+3.1%	$4.05
2016	$22.78	+2.8%	$18.84	+2.8%	$3.93
2015	$22.15	+2.8%	$18.32	+2.8%	$3.83
2014	$21.65	+2.3%	$17.91	+2.3%	$3.74
2013	$21.23	+2.0%	$17.56	+2.0%	$3.67
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.96		$24.37		$3.59
2021	$26.88	+4.0%	$23.42	+4.0%	$3.45
2020	$25.72	+4.5%	$22.62	+3.5%	$3.10
2019	$24.89	+3.3%	$21.98	+2.9%	$2.91
2018	$24.15	+3.0%	$21.34	+3.0%	$2.82
2017	$23.42	+3.1%	$20.73	+2.9%	$2.69
2016	$22.78	+2.8%	$20.24	+2.4%	$2.53
2015	$22.15	+2.8%	$19.73	+2.6%	$2.42
2014	$21.65	+2.3%	$19.31	+2.2%	$2.34
2013	$21.23	+2.0%	$18.96	+1.9%	$2.27

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

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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