Chemical Plant and System Operators

Jobs in the same field (Production) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.

• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
  $64,783 median (+$2,151) · +3.8% by 2032
• Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
  $66,022 median (+$3,391) · −15.4% by 2032
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
  $67,548 median (+$4,916) · −7.4% by 2032
• Tool and Die Makers
  $69,553 median (+$6,921) · −12.0% by 2032
• Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
  $69,911 median (+$7,279) · −14.3% by 2032
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
  $79,221 median (+$16,589) · −8.1% by 2032

Jobs in the same field (Production) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.

• Machinists
  $61,786 median (−$845) · −5.3% by 2032
• Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
  $59,049 median (−$3,583) · −10.7% by 2032
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
  $58,715 median (−$3,916) · −6.9% by 2032
• Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  $56,676 median (−$5,956) · −12.8% by 2032
• Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  $56,430 median (−$6,202) · −15.8% by 2032
• Dental Laboratory Technicians
  $55,545 median (−$7,086) · −3.1% by 2032