Chemical Equipment Operator

Code: 51-9011.00

Also known as: Chemical Operator, Chlorination Operator, Multiskill Operator, Outside Operator, Process Operator, Spray Dry Operator, Vessel Operator

Description: 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.

Chemical Equipment Operator

Typical wages


10% $30,200
25% $38,200
Median $50,510
75% $66,650
90% $81,730
10% $14.52
25% $18.36
Median $24.29
75% $32.04
90% $39.29

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
88,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
90,000
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 8,700