Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,740 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $46,520
90th percentile $75,250
Employed locally 30
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,520
    25th
    $51,510
    50th (median)
    $58,740
    75th
    $74,130
    90th
    $75,250

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,940
    Machinists $57,210
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,120
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Connecticut is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Connecticut is 2.9% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $46,520 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,510.