Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 870 | 36.99 | 25.20 | 42.88 | 76,940 | 52,420 | 89,200 |
| Kansas City* | 240 | 32.94 | 22.21 | 38.30 | 68,512 | 46,190 | 79,672 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 10 | 26.93 | 19.55 | 30.61 | 56,006 | 40,670 | 63,673 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 850 | 920 | 70 | 8.24 | 22 | Caution |
| Kansas City MSA | 300 | 320 | 20 | 6.67 | 8 | Caution |
| St Louis MSA | 610 | 640 | 30 | 4.92 | 14 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree
in one of the following
Chemical Engineering