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Chemical Operator Hourly Rate

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Updated: 23 May 2013

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Chemical Operator 2013 Total Pay (?

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$29,313 - $72,691

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $44,556

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$16	$32	$48
Hourly Rate	$12.65 - $30.17
Overtime	$16.30 - $46.00

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$32K	$64K	$96K
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,477
Profit Sharing	$484.79 - $3,606
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$29,313 - $72,691
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 23 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 210

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Chemical Operator Tasks

Monitor and maintain equipment, including adjusting controls, oiling or cleaning, and switching to backups.
Conduct laboratory tests and record results like pH, temperature, raw materials, water level, etc.
Process chemicals by following guidelines and instructions on equipment such as reactors, distillation systems, etc.
Package and transfer chemicals safely.

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Companies and Industries for Chemical Operator Salaries

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate


BASF Corporation	$12.77 - $16.57

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Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Chemical Manufacturing	$13.40 - $32.86
Adhesive Manufacturing	$12.97 - $30.80
Plastics, Synthetic Resins, and Composites Manufacturing	$12.61 - $31.00
Manufacturing	$12.74 - $31.39
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing	$13.54 - $31.95

Key Statistics for Chemical Operator Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 6%			Male 94%
Hourly Rate:	$15.72 - $29.50			$15.80 - $25.08

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

39%

5-9 years

22%

10-19 years

23%

20 years or more

11%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$15.17 - $18.95
Associate's Degree	$17.74 - $28.00

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 87%		Dental: 77%
	Vision: 58%		None: 11%

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