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Job outlook for chemical processing labours in the United States
Are chemical processing labour jobs in demand?
Yes, chemical processing labour jobs are in demand. Chemical processing labour demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Chemical processing labour job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of chemical processing labour jobs and the average chemical processing labour salary over time.
Chemical processing labour jobs over time
Chemical processing labour job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 112 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 141 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 164 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 188 | 0.00% |
Average chemical processing labour salary over time
Chemical processing labour salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,952 | $15.36 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $30,486 | $14.66 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $29,051 | $13.97 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $27,311 | $13.13 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $26,012 | $12.51 | +3.6% |
Chemical processing labour jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of chemical processing labour job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where chemical processing labours earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for chemical processing labours
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 85 | 8% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 207 | 7% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 107 | 6% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 56 | 6% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 63 | 5% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 32 | 5% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 219 | 4% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 199 | 4% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 126 | 4% |
| 10 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 119 | 4% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 75 | 4% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 62 | 4% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 32 | 4% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 26 | 4% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 343 | 3% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 218 | 3% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 211 | 3% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 181 | 3% |
| 19 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 163 | 3% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 27 | 3% |
Most common cities for chemical processing labours
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant City | 1 | 3% | $29,567 |
| 2 | Corvallis | 1 | 2% | $32,299 |
| 3 | Saint Paul | 1 | 0% | $38,653 |