Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $45,090 -21% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $37,220
90th percentile $72,130
Employed locally 840
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,220
    25th
    $45,000
    50th (median)
    $45,090
    75th
    $45,480
    90th
    $72,130

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 46% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 54% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540
    Corpus Christi, TX $77,310
    Texarkana, TX-AR $59,490
    Victoria, TX $55,080
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,180

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Austin, TX is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Austin, TX is 21% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,220 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,000.