Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $67,210 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.31
10th percentile $45,430
90th percentile $79,080
Employed locally 70
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,430
    25th
    $55,980
    50th (median)
    $67,210
    75th
    $67,210
    90th
    $79,080

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 104% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 4% above 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
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $79,470
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $73,800
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $68,360
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,770
    Illinois $64,270

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,660
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,670
    Production Workers, All Other$47,440
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Champaign, IL is $32.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Champaign, IL is 17.7% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,430 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,980.