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Chemical Plant and System Operators in Minnesota
Is Minnesota a good place for you to work as a Chemical Plant or System Operator?
- Chemical Plant and System Operators in Minnesota earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Chemical Plant or System Operator Career?
- Science Technologies / Technicians
- Physical Science Technicians
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemical Process Technology
How Many Chemical Plant and System Operators Work in Minnesota?
In 2018, there were 860 Chemical Plant and System Operators working in the state.
There were 650 Chemical Plant and System Operators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 210 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 400 Chemical Plant and System Operators working in it, which means Minnesota has more Chemical Plant and System Operators than average.
Job Projections for Minnesota
Jobs for Chemical Plant and System Operators in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, which is better than what is projected nationwide which is a decrease of 9.3%.
Minnesota Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 420 total jobs in 2026 for Chemical Plant and System Operators in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,800 annual jobs and 30,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Chemical Plant and System Operators Make in Minnesota?
In 2018 wages for Chemical Plant and System Operators ranged from $28,880 to $78,170 with $49,260 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.88 to $37.58. The median hourly rate was $23.68.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $22.4 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.28.
The median salary in Minnesota is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Minnesota Metros for Chemical Plant and System Operators
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Chemical Plant and System Operators.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 660 | $49,060 |
Top States for Chemical Plant and System Operators Employment
The table below shows the states where most Chemical Plant and System Operators work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 5,200 | $71,290 |
Louisiana | 4,760 | $69,510 |
Ohio | 1,490 | $61,560 |
California | 1,290 | $50,750 |
South Carolina | 1,180 | $51,440 |
Iowa | 1,090 | $55,990 |
Florida | 930 | $60,880 |
Georgia | 910 | $52,500 |
Minnesota | 860 | $49,260 |
Alabama | 800 | $70,500 |
Illinois | 760 | $64,440 |
North Carolina | 740 | $47,580 |
Kentucky | 730 | $63,220 |
New Jersey | 590 | $63,470 |
New York | 550 | $54,530 |
Mississippi | 420 | $61,270 |
Indiana | 410 | $47,970 |
Tennessee | 390 | $0 |
Maryland | 380 | $58,210 |
Massachusetts | 320 | $55,360 |
Below are the states where Chemical Plant and System Operators get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
Wyoming | $79,130 |
Texas | $71,290 |
Alabama | $70,500 |
Louisiana | $69,510 |
Delaware | $68,340 |
West Virginia | $65,980 |
Illinois | $64,440 |
New Jersey | $63,470 |
Kentucky | $63,220 |
Ohio | $61,560 |
Related Careers in Minnesota
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Minnesota Employment Total |
---|---|
Gas Plant Operators | 210 |
Plant and System Operators | 190 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.