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Chemical Plant and System Operators in Nevada
Considering a career as a Chemical Plant or System Operator in Nevada?
- Chemical Plant and System Operators in Nevada 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 Nevada?
In 2018, there were 50 Chemical Plant and System Operators working in the state.
There were 30 Chemical Plant and System Operators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 400 Chemical Plant and System Operators working in it, which means Nevada has fewer Chemical Plant and System Operators than average.
What do Chemical Plant and System Operators Make in Nevada?
In 2018 wages for Chemical Plant and System Operators ranged from $39,160 to $66,150 with $53,480 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $18.83 to $31.8. The median hourly rate was $25.71.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $27.12 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $1.41.
The median salary in Nevada is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Chemical Plant and System Operators Employment
View the list below to see 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 Nevada
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Occupation | Nevada Employment Total |
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Plant and System Operators | 100 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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