Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $59,170 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $45,520
90th percentile $71,310
Employed locally 560
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,520
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $59,170
    75th
    $63,500
    90th
    $71,310

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 83% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baton Rouge, LA $98,790
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,410
    Wyoming $85,480
    Montgomery, AL $84,360
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540

    Nearby metros — Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $68,420
    Lima, OH $59,120
    Johnson City, TN $59,090
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $59,070
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,050
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,910

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Akron, OH is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.05 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Akron, OH is 3.6% above the national median of $57,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Akron?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,520 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.