Finland is ranked as the third country in the world with highest literacy rate which is 100%. It has an average population density of 17 inhabitants per square kilometer. This makes it, after Norway and Iceland, the third most sparsely populated country in Europe as well.
An entry level chemical water treatment plant operator (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $34,140. On the other end, a senior level chemical water treatment plant operator (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $56,165.
As of May 2013, the average annual salary for chemists was $77,740 per year, or $37.37 per hour, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ten percent of chemists made at or above $122,830 per year. The lowest 10 percent earned at or below $41,350 per year.