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).
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 860 | 19.00 | 13.74 | 21.63 | 39,530 | 28,590 | 45,000 |
| St Louis MSA | 690 | 21.06 | 18.04 | 22.57 | 43,810 | 37,530 | 46,950 |
| St. Louis County* | 80 | 21.55 | 13.63 | 25.50 | 44,815 | 28,346 | 53,049 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,590 | 1,850 | 260 | 16.35 | 63 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 320 | 360 | 40 | 12.50 | 12 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 1,130 | 1,280 | 150 | 13.27 | 42 | Good |
| Southeast Region* | 280 | 300 | 20 | 7.14 | 9 | Outstanding |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Chemical Technology/Technician