Plastics & Chemical Companies

Business Climate

In 2015, Tennessee was named the “Fourth Best State in the Country for Business” by Chief Executive magazine.

Our Plastics and Chemicals Cluster

Berry Plastics
Trison Coatings
Kyzer Plastics
Will & BaumerLewisburg is home to a number of Plastics and Chemicals companies including the following:

  • Berry Plastics makes Pallet Stretch Wrap in Lewisburg employing 91 people
  • Trison Coatings makes Powder Coatings and Adhesives employing 42 people in Lewisburg
  • ALX Enterprises makes Dry Resin Pellets in Lewisburg
  • Kyzer Plastics does Plastics/Injection Molding for Inkjet Cartridges and Small Molding Projects in Lewisburg
  • Owen Plastics does Plastics/Injection Molding and Small Molding Projects in Lewisburg
  • Will & Baumer Candle manufactures Candles in Lewisburg

 

Over the past 8 years employees in the following Plastics/Chemical sectors have grown in our 10-county labor shed:

  • 122% growth in Rolling Machine Operators (Metal/Plastic)
  • 79% growth in Molding/Coremaking/Casting Machine Operators (Metal/Plastic)
  • 71% growth in Assemblers/Fabricators (Other, Including Team Assemblers)
  • 64% growth in Industrial Engineers
  • 61% growth in Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers (Metal/Plastic)
  • 59% growth in Extruding/Forming/Pressing/Compacting Machine Operators
  • 52% growth in Industrial Production Managers
  • 51% growth in Materials Engineers
  • 45% growth in Welding, Soldering, Brazing Machine Operators
  • 43% growth in Maintenance Workers, Machinery
  • 41% growth in Forging Machine Operators (Metal/Plastic)
  • 38% growth in Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
  • 33% growth in Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Operators (Metal/Plastic)
  • 32% growth in Commercial and Industrial Designers
  • 31% growth in Extruding/Forming Machine Operators (Synthetic/Glass Fibers)
  • 28% growth in Biochemists and Biophysicists
  • 27% growth in Plant and System Operators (Other)
  • 26% growth in Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
  • 25% growth in Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
  • 24% growth in Industrial Engineering Technicians
  • 23% growth in Maintenance and Repair Workers (General)

 

Our 10-county labor shed features more workers in the following Plastics/Chemical sectors than the average US labor shed:

  • 517% more Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (Metal/Plastic) than the US Average
  • 229% more Metal Workers and Plastic Workers (Other) than the US Average
  • 129% more Computer Operators than the US Average
  • 87% more Maintenance Workers (Machinery) than the US Average
  • 74% more Health and Safety Engineers (Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors) than the US Average
  • 65% more Assemblers and Fabricators (All Other, Including Team Assemblers) than the US Average
  • 59% more Biochemists and Biophysicists than the US Average
  • 56% more Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders than the US Average
  • 46% more Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (Metal/Plastic) than the US Average
  • 36% more Tool and Die Makers than the US Average
  • 35% more Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders (Metal/Plastic) than the US Average
  • 26% more Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks than the US Average
  • 24% more Engineers (Other) than the US Average
  • 19% more Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders than the US Average
  • 17% more Environmental Engineering Technicians than the US Average
  • 16% more Production Workers (Other) than the US Average

Economic Development Contact Information

Our Companies

0 % More
Synthetic Dye &
Pigment Manufacturing
Than the US National Average
0 % More
Plastic Packaging
Film & Sheet Manufacturing
Than the US National Average
0 % More

Custom Compounding
of Purchased Resins
Than the US National Average

Water and Wastewater

Lewisburg Water and WastewaterLewisburg is served by the Lewisburg Water & Wastewater Department that draws its water from the Duck River.

Water

  • Source: Duck River
  • Local Distributor – City: Lewisburg Water & Wastewater
  • Capacity: 4.0M Gallons Per Day
  • Current Consumption: 2.5M Gallons Per Day
  • Storage Capacity: 6.1M Gallons Per Day
  • Water: $16.59 1st 2K Gallons, $3.56 Avg. after 2K Gallons

Sewer

  • Treatment Type: Full Biological
  • Local Distributor – City: Lewisburg Water & Wastewater
  • Capacity: 6.0M Gallons Per Day
  • Current Usage: 2.0M Gallons Per Day
  • City Sewer Coverage: 90%
  • Storm Sewer Coverage: 15%
  • Solid Waste Disposal Type: Landfill
  • Sewer: $19.47 1st 2K Gallons, $6.49 Avg. after 2K Gallons

Our Workforce

0

Engineers

0

Industrial Machinery
Mechanics

0

Multiple Machine Tool
Operators (Metal/Plastic)

Interstate Access

Lewisburg is located on Interstate 65, with 4 times more general freight trucking companies than the US average.

Electric Power

  • Lewisburg Electric System
TVAWe are served by the Lewisburg Electric System which is a distributor for TVA. TVA has been ranked a Top 10 North American utility for leadership in economic development by Site Selection magazine for nine consecutive years.
  • TVA has a diverse power mix with 11 coal-powered plants, 29 hydroelectric dams, three nuclear power plants (with six operating reactors), nine simple cycle natural gas plants, and five combined cycle gas plants.

Natural Gas

  • Lewisburg Gas DepartmentNatural gas service is provided by Lewisburg Gas Department serving homeowners (residential), business ( commercial) and factory (industrial) customers with 3743 service lines and 97 miles of main.
  • Lewisburg Gas Department provides service to both the I-65 Business Park, off I-65 Exit 32 and Industrial Park in the city limits.
  • LGD is served by Spectra Energy (East Tennessee Pipeline) transmission mains.

Education

Tennessee Promise, Columbia State Community CollegeFree Community or Technical College Training for all Tennesseans – Tennessee Promise

  • The Tennessee Promise provides free tuition through Columbia State Community College for either a degree or certificate program for graduating high schoolers.
  • Columbia State features degree and certificate programs in Advanced Integrated Industrial Technology. Click here to view the curriculum for the degree program:

Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee State University, The University of TennesseeChemical, Materials, Polymer, and Biomolecular University Programs

  • Vanderbilt University (only 49miles from Lewisburg) features a myriad of Research and Development in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Click here to view all the research performed at Vanderbilt in this field:

    • Additionally Vanderbilt features Chemical and Materials Engineering degrees.
    • The Academic Ranking of World Universities ranks Vanderbilt as the 49th best university in the entire world.
  • Lewisburg is positioned in close proximity to Middle Tennessee State University (located 35 miles from Lewisburg) with over 22,000 students which features a Department of Chemistry Program which has a portion of its program focusing on materials/polymer.
  • The University of Tennessee has 16th best Materials Engineering School in the USA according to www.best-engineering-colleges.com.

K-12 Public Schools

Air Access

The Nashville International Airport (BNA), located 49 miles from Lewisburg, is one of the top 50 airports in North America. Served by 13 carriers with more than 460 average daily arriving and departing flights with non-stop service to 65 airports it is the 33rd busiest airport in the U.S. The following carriers serve the airport:

Air Canada
American Airlines
Delta
Frontier Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Vacation Express
Alaska Airlines
Boutique Air
Contour
Jet Blue
Westjet
British Airways
Allegiant
Sun Country Airlines

Non-stop service is provided to and from the following airports through Nashville.

Taxes/Business Climate

  • There are no personal income taxes on wages and salaries in Tennessee.
  • The state Corporate Income Tax rate in Tennessee is 6.5%.
  • According to The Tax Foundation, Tennessee has the lowest state debt per capita in the country, meaning we will have sustainable, low taxes for the foreseeable future.
  • In 2015, Tennessee was named the “Fourth Best State in the Country for Business” by Chief Executive magazine.

Available Buildings and Sites

Incentives

Plastics Companies in our Laborshed

SOC Code Name Companies in Laborshed
10154 Plastics (US Cluster Mapping) 48
326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing 21
326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing 9
326191 Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing 6
325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing 4
326122 Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing 2
326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing 1
326112 Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing 1
326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing 1
326130 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing 1
326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing 1
339994 Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing 1

Chemicals Companies in our Laborshed

SOC Code Name Companies in Laborshed
10171 Chemical (Chmura Cluster) 123
326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing 21
327991 Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing 11
326150 Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing 9
325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing 7
326191 Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing 6
325520 Adhesive Manufacturing 6
326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) 5
325620 Toilet Preparation Manufacturing 5
325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing 5
326299 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing 4
325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing 4
327120 Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing 3
325180 Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing 3
325991 Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins 3
325992 Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, and Chemical Manufacturing 3
326122 Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing 2
327110 Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing 2
325130 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing 2
327215 Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass 2
325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing 2
325612 Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing 2
325910 Printing Ink Manufacturing 2
326113 Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing 1
326130 Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing 1
326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing 1
326220 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing 1
326291 Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use 1
327211 Flat Glass Manufacturing 1
327212 Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing 1
327213 Glass Container Manufacturing 1
327993 Mineral Wool Manufacturing 1
327999 All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing 1
325212 Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing 1
325220 Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing 1
326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing 1
326112 Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing 1

Plastics Companies vs US Average

SOC Code Name Labor vs. US Average
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 643%
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 446%
51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 416%
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 398%
51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 350%
51-2092 Team Assemblers 332%
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 314%
51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 293%
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 269%
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 254%
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 229%
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 224%
11-1011 Chief Executives 208%
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 201%
51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 200%
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 199%
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 196%
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 191%
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 189%
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 188%
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 183%
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 174%
51-6093 Upholsterers 163%
51-9124 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 162%
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 158%
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 156%
11-9198 Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other 155%
51-2028 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 155%
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 150%
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 149%
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 149%
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 148%
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 143%
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 142%
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 137%
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 136%
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 136%
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 136%
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 135%
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 133%
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 131%
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 131%
11-3031 Financial Managers 129%
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 128%
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 128%
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 128%
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 126%
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 126%
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 126%
11-3121 Human Resources Managers 125%
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 125%
53-7065 Stockers and Order Fillers 124%
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 124%
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 123%
53-3032 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 123%
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 122%
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 121%
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 120%
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 120%
51-4041 Machinists 119%
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 115%
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 114%
17-2131 Materials Engineers 113%
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 112%
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 111%
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 111%
53-1047 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 111%
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 111%
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 109%
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 109%
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 109%
51-9191 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders 109%
51-5112 Printing Press Operators 107%
51-4193 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 107%
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 107%
51-5111 Prepress Technicians and Workers 105%
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 105%
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 104%
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 104%
11-2022 Sales Managers 103%
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 103%
13-2098 Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other 103%
13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 102%
13-1081 Logisticians 102%
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 101%

Chemicals Companies vs US Average

SOC Code Name Labor vs. US Average
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 643%
19-4051 Nuclear Technicians 591%
51-9197 Tire Builders 466%
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 446%
51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 416%
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 398%
51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 350%
51-2092 Team Assemblers 332%
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 314%
51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 293%
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 269%
51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 262%
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 254%
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 229%
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 224%
11-1011 Chief Executives 208%
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 201%
51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 200%
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 199%
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 196%
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 191%
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 189%
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 188%
49-9044 Millwrights 185%
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 183%
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 174%
51-6093 Upholsterers 163%
51-9124 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 162%
51-9194 Etchers and Engravers 160%
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 158%
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 156%
11-9198 Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other 155%
51-2028 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 155%
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 154%
27-1029 Designers, All Other 152%
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 150%
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 149%
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 149%
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 148%
11-3131 Training and Development Managers 144%
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 143%
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 142%
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 138%
13-2041 Credit Analysts 137%
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 137%
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 136%
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 136%
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 136%
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 135%
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 133%
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 132%
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 131%
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 131%
11-3031 Financial Managers 129%
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 128%
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 128%
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 128%
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 126%
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 126%
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 126%
11-3121 Human Resources Managers 125%
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 125%
53-7065 Stockers and Order Fillers 124%
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 124%
51-8031 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 123%
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 123%
53-3032 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 123%
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 122%
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 121%
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 121%
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 120%
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 120%
51-4041 Machinists 119%
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 118%
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 117%
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 117%
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 116%
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 115%
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 114%
17-2131 Materials Engineers 113%
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 112%
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 111%
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 111%
53-1047 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 111%
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 111%
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 109%
47-2061 Construction Laborers 109%
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 109%
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 109%
51-9191 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders 109%
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 107%
51-5112 Printing Press Operators 107%
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians 107%
51-4193 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 107%
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 106%
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 105%
51-5111 Prepress Technicians and Workers 105%
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 105%
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 104%
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 104%
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 103%
13-2098 Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other 103%
11-2022 Sales Managers 103%
13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 102%
13-1081 Logisticians 102%
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 101%
51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 47%

Skilled Labor in our Laborshed (Plastics)

SOC Code Name Skilled Labor in Laborshed
53-3032 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 5196
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3631
53-7065 Stockers and Order Fillers 1618
53-3033 Light Truck Drivers 1331
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1205
53-1047 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 740
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 533
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 511
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 364
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 362
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 338
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 329
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 295
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 215
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 201
41-3091 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 180
49-9071 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 165
43-6014 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 156
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 151
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 121
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 112
13-1198 Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other 85
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 78
13-1081 Logisticians 77
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 73
13-1071 Human Resources Specialists 67
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 57
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 56
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 54
43-4151 Order Clerks 54
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 52
11-9198 Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other 49
13-1151 Training and Development Specialists 49
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 48
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks 48
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 47
15-1299 Computer Occupations, All Other 40
33-9032 Security Guards 38
15-1256 Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 35
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 34
11-2022 Sales Managers 31
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 31
11-3031 Financial Managers 28
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 28
11-1011 Chief Executives 28
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 28
51-2092 Team Assemblers 27
13-1041 Compliance Officers 26
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 25
11-3013 Facilities Managers 24
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 24
15-1232 Computer User Support Specialists 23
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 20
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 20
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 20
19-5011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 20
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 20
51-9161 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators 18
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 18
11-3121 Human Resources Managers 17
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 17
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 17
15-1245 Database Administrators and Architects 16
13-1161 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 16
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 16
51-2051 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 15
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 15
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 15
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 15
15-1211 Computer Systems Analysts 14
13-1111 Management Analysts 13
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 13
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 13
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 12
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 12
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 12
53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 12
15-1244 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 12
15-1231 Computer Network Support Specialists 11
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 11
13-2098 Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other 10
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 10
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10
51-4041 Machinists 9
51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 9
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 9
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9
11-2021 Marketing Managers 9
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 8
51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 8
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 7
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 7
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 7
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 7
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 6
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 6
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 5
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 5
19-5012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 5
51-9124 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 5
51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 5
47-2111 Electricians 5
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 5
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 4
19-2031 Chemists 4
13-1051 Cost Estimators 4
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 4
51-9191 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders 4
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 4
13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 4
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 4
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 4
51-5111 Prepress Technicians and Workers 4
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 4
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 4
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 3
11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers 3
15-1251 Computer Programmers 3
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 3
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 3
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3
51-4193 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3
47-2031 Carpenters 2
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 2
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 2
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 2
51-9162 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 2
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 2
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 2
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 2
15-1257 Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers 2
15-1241 Computer Network Architects 2
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 2
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 1
51-4192 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic 1
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 1
17-2131 Materials Engineers 1
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
17-3098 Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 1
47-2121 Glaziers 1
17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 1
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 1
41-9031 Sales Engineers 1
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 1
15-1212 Information Security Analysts 1
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1
27-1024 Graphic Designers 1
51-6093 Upholsterers 1
51-2028 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 1
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1
51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
51-5112 Printing Press Operators 1
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians 1
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1
51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 1

Skilled Labor in our Laborshed (Chemicals)

SOC Code Name Skilled Labor in Laborshed
53-3032 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 5196
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3631
53-7065 Stockers and Order Fillers 1618
53-3033 Light Truck Drivers 1331
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1205
53-1047 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 740
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 533
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 511
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 364
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 362
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 344
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 338
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 329
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 295
51-9197 Tire Builders 258
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 256
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 215
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 201
41-3091 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 180
49-9071 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 165
43-6014 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 156
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 151
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 121
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 112
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 106
13-1198 Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other 85
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 78
13-1081 Logisticians 77
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 73
13-1071 Human Resources Specialists 67
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 63
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 57
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 56
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 54
43-4151 Order Clerks 54
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 52
11-9198 Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other 49
13-1151 Training and Development Specialists 49
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks 48
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 48
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 47
15-1299 Computer Occupations, All Other 40
33-9032 Security Guards 38
15-1256 Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 35
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 34
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 31
11-2022 Sales Managers 31
11-3031 Financial Managers 28
11-1011 Chief Executives 28
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 28
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 28
51-2092 Team Assemblers 27
13-1041 Compliance Officers 26
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 25
11-3013 Facilities Managers 24
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 24
15-1232 Computer User Support Specialists 23
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 20
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 20
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 20
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 20
19-5011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 20
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 20
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 18
51-9161 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators 18
11-3121 Human Resources Managers 17
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 17
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 17
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 16
13-1161 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 16
15-1245 Database Administrators and Architects 16
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 15
51-2051 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 15
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 15
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 15
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 14
15-1211 Computer Systems Analysts 14
13-1111 Management Analysts 13
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 13
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 13
53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 12
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 12
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 12
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 12
15-1244 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 12
15-1231 Computer Network Support Specialists 11
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 11
13-2098 Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other 10
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 10
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 10
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 10
51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 9
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 9
51-4041 Machinists 9
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9
19-4051 Nuclear Technicians 9
11-2021 Marketing Managers 9
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 9
19-4031 Chemical Technicians 8
51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 8
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 8
17-2081 Environmental Engineers 8
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 8
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 7
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 7
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 7
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 7
43-4071 File Clerks 7
43-3061 Procurement Clerks 7
51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators 6
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 6
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 6
51-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 5
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 5
17-2041 Chemical Engineers 5
19-5012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 5
51-9124 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 5
27-3042 Technical Writers 5
47-2111 Electricians 5
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 5
51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 5
51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 5
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 4
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 4
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 4
19-2031 Chemists 4
51-5111 Prepress Technicians and Workers 4
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 4
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 4
13-1051 Cost Estimators 4
13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 4
11-3131 Training and Development Managers 4
51-9191 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders 4
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 4
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 4
51-9194 Etchers and Engravers 4
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 4
23-1011 Lawyers 3
51-4193 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3
11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers 3
15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 3
47-2061 Construction Laborers 3
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 3
15-1251 Computer Programmers 3
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 3
51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 3
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 2
17-2199 Engineers, All Other 2
15-1257 Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers 2
19-2032 Materials Scientists 2
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 2
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 2
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 2
15-1241 Computer Network Architects 2
11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 2
51-9162 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 2
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2
47-2031 Carpenters 2
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 2
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians 2
47-5022 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining 2
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 2
19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 2
51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 2
27-1029 Designers, All Other 2
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 1
51-6064 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
41-9031 Sales Engineers 1
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 1
27-1011 Art Directors 1
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
19-1022 Microbiologists 1
51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1
51-7041 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 1
17-2131 Materials Engineers 1
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 1
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians 1
15-1212 Information Security Analysts 1
17-3098 Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 1
47-2044 Tile and Stone Setters 1
13-2041 Credit Analysts 1
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
47-5098 Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other 1
27-1024 Graphic Designers 1
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1
19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1
49-9044 Millwrights 1
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1
51-6093 Upholsterers 1
51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 1
51-4192 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic 1
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 1
51-5112 Printing Press Operators 1
51-8031 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 1
19-4021 Biological Technicians 1
51-2028 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 1
13-1021 Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products 1
13-2031 Budget Analysts 1
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 1
51-8099 Plant and System Operators, All Other 1
47-2121 Glaziers 1
17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians 1
17-2051 Civil Engineers 1
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 1
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1
51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1
51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 1

Skilled Labor Vs US Average (Plastics)

SOC Code Name Labor vs. US Average
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 643%
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 446%
51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 416%
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 398%
51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 350%
51-2092 Team Assemblers 332%
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 314%
51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 293%
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 269%
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 254%
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 229%
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 224%
11-1011 Chief Executives 208%
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 201%
51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 200%
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 199%
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 196%
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 191%
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 189%
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 188%
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 183%
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 174%
51-6093 Upholsterers 163%
51-9124 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 162%
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 158%
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 156%
11-9198 Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other 155%
51-2028 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 155%
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 150%
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 149%
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 149%
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 148%
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 143%
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 142%
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 137%
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 136%
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 136%
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 136%
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 135%
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 133%
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 131%
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 131%
11-3031 Financial Managers 129%
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 128%
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 128%
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 128%
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 126%
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 126%
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 126%
11-3121 Human Resources Managers 125%
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 125%
53-7065 Stockers and Order Fillers 124%
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 124%
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 123%
53-3032 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 123%
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 122%
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 121%
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 120%
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 120%
51-4041 Machinists 119%
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 115%
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 114%
17-2131 Materials Engineers 113%
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 112%
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 111%
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 111%
53-1047 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 111%
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 111%
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 109%
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 109%
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 109%
51-9191 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders 109%
51-5112 Printing Press Operators 107%
51-4193 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 107%
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 107%
51-5111 Prepress Technicians and Workers 105%
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 105%
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 104%
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 104%
11-2022 Sales Managers 103%
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 103%
13-2098 Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other 103%
13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 102%
13-1081 Logisticians 102%
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 101%

Skilled Labor Vs US Average (Chemicals)

SOC Code Name Labor vs. US Average
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 643%
19-4051 Nuclear Technicians 591%
51-9197 Tire Builders 466%
51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 446%
51-4022 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 416%
51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 398%
51-4071 Foundry Mold and Coremakers 350%
51-2092 Team Assemblers 332%
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 314%
51-4062 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic 293%
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 269%
51-4051 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 262%
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 254%
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 229%
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 224%
11-1011 Chief Executives 208%
51-4023 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 201%
51-4061 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 200%
53-7199 Material Moving Workers, All Other 199%
51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 196%
51-9192 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 191%
51-4032 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 189%
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 188%
49-9044 Millwrights 185%
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 183%
51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 174%
51-6093 Upholsterers 163%
51-9124 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 162%
51-9194 Etchers and Engravers 160%
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 158%
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 156%
11-9198 Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other 155%
51-2028 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 155%
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 154%
27-1029 Designers, All Other 152%
51-6062 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 150%
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 149%
53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 149%
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 148%
11-3131 Training and Development Managers 144%
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 143%
51-4191 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 142%
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 138%
13-2041 Credit Analysts 137%
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 137%
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 136%
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 136%
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 136%
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 135%
51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 133%
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 132%
43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 131%
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 131%
11-3031 Financial Managers 129%
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 128%
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 128%
51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 128%
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 126%
27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 126%
51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 126%
11-3121 Human Resources Managers 125%
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 125%
53-7065 Stockers and Order Fillers 124%
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 124%
51-8031 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 123%
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 123%
53-3032 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 123%
51-9051 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 122%
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 121%
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 121%
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 120%
11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 120%
51-4041 Machinists 119%
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 118%
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 117%
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 117%
17-3019 Drafters, All Other 116%
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 115%
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 114%
17-2131 Materials Engineers 113%
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 112%
17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 111%
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 111%
53-1047 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 111%
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 111%
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 109%
47-2061 Construction Laborers 109%
51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand 109%
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 109%
51-9191 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders 109%
13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 107%
51-5112 Printing Press Operators 107%
17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians 107%
51-4193 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 107%
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 106%
53-7021 Crane and Tower Operators 105%
51-5111 Prepress Technicians and Workers 105%
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 105%
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 104%
11-3061 Purchasing Managers 104%
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 103%
13-2098 Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other 103%
11-2022 Sales Managers 103%
13-1141 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 102%
13-1081 Logisticians 102%
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 101%
51-6063 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 47%
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