Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $50,910 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $63,390
Employed locally 90
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $46,560
    50th (median)
    $50,910
    75th
    $58,130
    90th
    $63,390

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 75% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 25% 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
    Decatur, AL $77,730
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,770
    Vallejo, CA $63,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,140
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,650

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,720
    Bakers $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Bakersfield, CA is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Bakersfield, CA is 10.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,560.