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How to become chemical equipment operators and tenderseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

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

How to become chemical equipment operators and tenders

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.9
Operations Monitoring
3.8
Monitoring
3.1
Quality Control Analysis
3.1
Time Management
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Chemistry
4.2
Production and Processing
4.0
Mechanical
3.4
Engineering and Technology
3.2
Mathematics
3.1
Education and Training
3.0
Public Safety and Security
2.6
Administration and Management
2.6

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

1–3 months
43%
3–6 months
23%
Up to 1 month
14%
1–2 years
9%
6–12 months
9%
None / short demo
2%

Related work experience

1–3 months
10%
2–4 years
9%
3–6 months
2%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as chemical equipment operators and tenders

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.