Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $58,850 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $46,990
90th percentile $79,270
Employed locally 1,970
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,990
    25th
    $52,300
    50th (median)
    $58,850
    75th
    $70,180
    90th
    $79,270

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 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
    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 Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Cleveland, OH is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Cleveland, OH is 3.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $46,990 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,300.