Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $58,990 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $83,490
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $58,990
    75th
    $74,880
    90th
    $83,490

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 71% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 29% 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
    Midland, MI $81,270
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $64,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,030
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,980
    Midland, TX $52,920
    Idaho $50,330

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,330
    Bakers $37,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Boise City, ID is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Boise City, ID is 3.3% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.