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Chemical Plant and System Operators in Florida

Chemical plant and system operators control and monitor the equipment and processes that produce chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other chemical products. They work in manufacturing facilities, refineries, and chemical plants, where they operate machinery, adjust controls, and ensure processes run safely and efficiently. In Florida the median pay is $128,830 a year, 65% above the national median of $78,120.

$128,830median pay in Florida, per year
$76,200–$134,730middle half earn
60employed in Florida
$78,120U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in Florida and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).

Skills that matter most

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeaking

Knowledge areas

MechanicalChemistryMathematics (knowledge)Production and ProcessingPhysicsPublic Safety and Security

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O*NET-SOC 51-8091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida, annual.