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Chemical Plant and System Operators in Utah
Is Utah a good place for you to work as a Chemical Plant or System Operator?
- Chemical Plant and System Operators in Utah 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 Utah?
There were approximately 270 workers employed as Chemical Plant and System Operators in this state in 2018.
There were 230 Chemical Plant and System Operators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 400 Chemical Plant and System Operators working in it, which means Utah has fewer Chemical Plant and System Operators than average.
What do Chemical Plant and System Operators Make in Utah?
In 2018 wages for Chemical Plant and System Operators ranged from $37,270 to $76,440 with $58,410 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.92 to $36.75. The median hourly rate was $28.08.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $27.49 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.59.
The median salary in Utah is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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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 Utah
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Utah Employment Total |
---|---|
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 690 |
Gas Plant Operators | 140 |
Plant and System Operators | 50 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.