Closely related to compensation is job satisfaction — the majority of respondents indicate they are satisfied with their jobs (Figure 1). About 9.9% (164) are very satisfied, 38% (638) are highly satisfied and another 37% (622) are satisfied. Only 11% (184) say they have a low level of job satisfaction and another 2.9% (48) report a very low level of satisfaction.
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Very satisfied |
9.9% | 13% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 7.3% |
| Satisfied | 38% | 45% | 40.5% | 38% | 35.8% |
| Somewhat satisfied |
37% | 34% | 41.2% | 41% | 42.5% |
| Unsatisfied | 2.9% | 9% | 10.2% | 12.8% | 14.4% |
How the Data Were Gathered
A total of 1,827 respondents participated in this year's survey. That's second only to 2007 when 1,830 people answered our questions.
Since mid-January, respondents accessed the survey questionnaire via a link listed in the print edition of Chemical Processing, on the www.ChemicalProcessing.com Web site, and in e-newsletters and e-mail blasts sent to readers. Additionally, those who follow Chemical Processing on Twitter at Chem_Processing and Facebook at Chemical Processing Magazine were also encouraged to participate.
Read the full story: Clouds of Concern Begin to Clear -- CP's 2010 Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey