Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $98,410 +72.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.31
10th percentile $39,450
90th percentile $106,730
Employed locally 1,140
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,450
    25th
    $62,130
    50th (median)
    $98,410
    75th
    $101,020
    90th
    $106,730

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 151% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 51% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baton Rouge, LA $98,790
    Wyoming $85,480
    Montgomery, AL $84,360
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540
    Midland, MI $81,270

    Nearby metros — Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Midland, TX $52,920

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,120
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $97,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Beaumont, TX is $47.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Beaumont, TX is 72.4% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,450 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,130.