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Gas Plant Operators - What They Do

Gas Plant Operators generally receive Long-term on-the-job training before they are capable of performing their job at an acceptable level. Once employed, Gas Plant Operators can expect to earn an average of $62,000 per year throughout their career.

In addition, over the coming 10 years Gas Plant Operators should expect a significant decline in jobs available within their industry. They will likely experience a decline in employment of -9.9%. In respect to starting your own business, Gas Plant Operators rarely feel the entrepreneurial itch. Currently, 0.1% of the employment base is classified as self-employed.

Given the job environment today, Gas Plant Operators can consider themselves quite lucky, as only 2.3% are currently unemployed.

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Heavy Equipment Operator