Control or operate an entire chemical process or system of machines.
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,410 | 18.22 | 14.09 | 20.28 | 37,890 | 29,300 | 42,180 |
| St Louis MSA | 760 | 17.79 | 13.85 | 19.75 | 37,000 | 28,810 | 41,090 |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 15.31 | 11.12 | 17.41 | 31,855 | 23,127 | 36,219 |
| St. Louis City* | 490 | 17.87 | 13.92 | 19.85 | 37,173 | 28,944 | 41,288 |
| St. Louis County* | 100 | 15.67 | 12.01 | 17.51 | 32,598 | 24,972 | 36,411 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 70 | 19.56 | 15.90 | 21.39 | 40,680 | 33,068 | 44,485 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,020 | 1,080 | 60 | 5.88 | 36 | Caution |
| Kansas City MSA | 140 | 150 | 10 | 7.14 | 5 | Caution |
| St Louis MSA | 740 | 740 | .00 | 23 | Good | |
| Central Region* | 50 | 50 | .00 | 2 | Caution | |
| Ozark Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Southwest Region* | 50 | 50 | .00 | 2 | Fair | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
or training in one of the following
Chemical Technology/Technician