Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $39,490 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.98
10th percentile $27,370
90th percentile $52,640
Employed locally 100
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,370
    25th
    $34,920
    50th (median)
    $39,490
    75th
    $47,830
    90th
    $52,640

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 63% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 37% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $74,290
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $68,700
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $61,040
    Sheboygan, WI $60,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $58,160
    Savannah, GA $54,580

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,020
    Production Workers, All Other $39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Athens, GA is $18.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Athens, GA is 30.8% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,370 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,920.