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What is a chemical equipment controller and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a chemical equipment controller. For example, did you know that they make an average of $38.62 an hour? That's $80,322 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 17% and produce 123,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreChemical Equipment ControllerUS Average
Salary
6.3

Avg. Salary $80,322

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate 17%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.58%

Asian 1.37%

Black or African American 12.87%

Hispanic or Latino 15.02%

Unknown 4.86%

White 65.31%

Gender

female 26.06%

male 73.94%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.0

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.4

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Chemical equipment controller career paths

Key steps to become a chemical equipment controller

  1. Explore chemical equipment controller education requirements

    Most common chemical equipment controller degrees

    Bachelor's

    50.5 %

    High School Diploma

    19.2 %

    Master's

    13.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific chemical equipment controller skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Chemical Equipment38.72%
    Financial Statement Preparation33.89%
    Payroll27.39%
  3. Complete relevant chemical equipment controller training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New chemical equipment controllers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a chemical equipment controller based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real chemical equipment controller resumes.
  4. Research chemical equipment controller duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the successful implementation of new custom invoicing system, eRam credit software, and ADP payroll system.
    • Tighten controls on A/R and A/P.
    • Develop detailed payroll database to properly analyze labor costs and reduce overtime.
    • Develop and execute operating procedures to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with NCAA and university regulations.
  5. Apply for chemical equipment controller jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a chemical equipment controller job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average chemical equipment controller salary

The average chemical equipment controller salary in the United States is $80,322 per year or $39 per hour. Chemical equipment controller salaries range between $36,000 and $178,000 per year.

Average chemical equipment controller salary
$80,322 Yearly
$38.62 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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