Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,500 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.53
10th percentile $40,350
90th percentile $101,110
Employed locally 400
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,350
    25th
    $50,990
    50th (median)
    $63,500
    75th
    $88,190
    90th
    $101,110

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39,730
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,920
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,720
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Central Kentucky is $30.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Central Kentucky is 11.2% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,350 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,990.