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AI Work Index

Headline risk

16%

Moderate Risk

Chemical plant and system operators

United States AI Work IndexISCO 5111title_match

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

18.1 current · 17 projectedConfidence medium

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $74K

Median annual wage

Demand -6%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 73,540

Employment 2024

18.1K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-6.1%

Openings (2024–34)

1.6K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 48,00025th pctl: USD 57,080Median: USD 73,54075th pctl: USD 98,050Top 10%: USD 107,790

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedProblem solving and decision makingAdaptability

Tasks

  • 1. Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordAlarm management system softwareCoordinated incident management system CIMS softwareDistributed control system DCS

Requirements

Certificate: 12.2%Certificate: 87.8%Minimum education level: <15%Minimum education level: 93.5%

Work context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 5.0/5
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions 4.9/5
Exposed to Contaminants 4.8/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.8/5
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled 4.8/5

Worker profile

Median age 41.6 · 118K employed

Under 25: 10% · 25–54: 69% · 55+: 21%

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