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Chemical Plant Operator Hourly Rate

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Updated: 13 May 2013

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Chemical Plant Operator 2013 Total Pay (?

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.

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$32,225 - $76,007

(Median)

32K

41K

54K

63K

76K

MEDIAN: $53,655

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Chemical Plant Operator Job Listings

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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	$13.71 - $31.67
Overtime	$14.64 - $47.27

	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 - $4,146
Profit Sharing	$1,017 - $3,000
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). )	$32,225 - $76,007
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 13 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 106

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Chemical Plant Operator Tasks

Take samples and watch chemical reactions to test for product conformance.
Adjust and calibrate equipment, working with technical personnel to achieve desired product specifications.
Monitor and interpret instrument panels and indicators, ensuring equipment performs as expected.
Unload, load, and package raw materials, waste products and products.

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Companies and Industries for Chemical Plant Operator Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Chemical Manufacturing	$14.32 - $35.48
Plastics, Synthetic Resins, and Composites Manufacturing	$13.53 - $33.64
Oil and Gas Field Services	$15.50 - $35.77
Petroleum Refinement	$15.99 - $40.05
Manufacturing	$12.91 - $33.56

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate

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Key Statistics for Chemical Plant Operator Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

Male

96%

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

36%

5-9 years

26%

10-19 years

22%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Associate's Degree	$22.38 - $31.15

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 93%		Dental: 83%
	Vision: 65%		None: 6%

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