OVERVIEW
An examination of the Chemical Manufacturing industry's compensation data. This data is backed by ERI's extensive research using industry salary survey data.
Chemical Manufacturing Industry's average salary is 2.00% higher than the US average
Description
Chemical Manufacturing
This major group includes establishments producing basic chemicals and establishments manufacturing products by predominantly chemical processes. Establishments primarily engaged in packaging, repackaging, and bottling of purchased chemical products, but not engaged in manufacturing chemicals and allied products, are classified in wholesale or retail trade industries.
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Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
Learn MoreThis industry group includes industries involved in alkalies and chlorine manufacturing, industrial gases manufacturing, inorganic pigments manufacturing, and industrial inorganic chemicals manufacturing.
Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Learn MoreThis industry group includes industries involved in plastics materials, synthetic resins, nonvulcanizable elastomers, synthetic rubber (vulcanizable elastomers), cellulosic manmade fibers, and manmade organic fibers except cellulosic.
Pharmaceuticals
Learn MoreThis industry group includes industries involved in biotechnology, medicinal chemical and botanical pharmaceutical manufacturing, and in vitro and in vivo diagnostic substance production.
Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing
Learn MoreThis industry group includes industries involved in soap and other detergents manufacturing (except specialty cleaners), polishes and sanitation goods manufacturing, and perfumes, cosmetics, and other toilet preparations manufacturing.
Paint, Coating and Adhesive Manufacturing
Learn MoreThis industry group includes industries involved in paints, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, and allied products.
Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Learn MoreThis industry group includes industries involved in organic dyes and pigments manufacturing and industrial organic chemicals support activities and manufacturing.
Agricultural Chemical Production
Learn MoreThis industry group includes industries involved in fertilizer manufacturing and agricultural chemical manufacturing and support services.
Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing
Learn MoreThis industry group includes industries involved in carbon black production, printing ink manufacturing, chemicals and chemical preparations not elsewhere classified, and the manufacturing of adhesives, sealants, and explosives.
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