Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $58,090 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $41,320
90th percentile $75,820
Employed locally 1,190
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,320
    25th
    $50,540
    50th (median)
    $58,090
    75th
    $72,070
    90th
    $75,820

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 73% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 27% 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 Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Columbus, OH is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Columbus, OH is 1.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $41,320 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,540.