Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $47,120 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $61,420
Employed locally 140
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $38,420
    50th (median)
    $47,120
    75th
    $55,910
    90th
    $61,420

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 72% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 28% 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
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $68,420
    Akron, OH $59,170
    Lima, OH $59,120
    Johnson City, TN $59,090
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $59,070
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,050

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,320
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,350
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Canton, OH is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Canton, OH is 17.5% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,420.