Will AI replace chemical equipment operators and tenders?AI replacement risk 53% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$58,040
25th–75th pct. $45,970–$74,080
Top pay (est.)
$119,900
Top 10% $92,250
Pay in 5 years
$66,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$77,200est.
$66,400–$89,600
Outlook score
49/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
53%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.6%
14K openings / yr
Will AI replace Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders? AI replacement risk
53%
Moderate
Ranked #558 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Handling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesControlling Machines and ProcessesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Important abilities
Near VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionPerceptual SpeedProblem SensitivityInformation Ordering
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.