Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $61,040 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $36,980
90th percentile $77,800
Employed locally 700
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,980
    25th
    $45,400
    50th (median)
    $61,040
    75th
    $71,120
    90th
    $77,800

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 86% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 14% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,020
    Glens Falls, NY $60,770
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $60,360
    Rochester, NY $52,460
    Utica-Rome, NY $52,380

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,390
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,080
    Machinists $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Buffalo, NY is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Buffalo, NY is 6.9% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,980 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,400.