Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $63,140 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.36
10th percentile $44,380
90th percentile $79,080
Employed locally 410
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,380
    25th
    $55,700
    50th (median)
    $63,140
    75th
    $76,780
    90th
    $79,080

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 73% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 27% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,020
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $61,040
    Glens Falls, NY $60,770
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $60,360
    Rochester, NY $52,460
    Utica-Rome, NY $52,380

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Albany, NY is $30.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Albany, NY is 10.6% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,380 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,700.