Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $45,750 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $35,130
90th percentile $96,140
Employed locally 2,850
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,130
    25th
    $36,970
    50th (median)
    $45,750
    75th
    $59,840
    90th
    $96,140

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 52% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 48% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540
    Corpus Christi, TX $77,310
    Texarkana, TX-AR $59,490
    Victoria, TX $55,080
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,180

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Dallas, TX is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Dallas, TX is 19.9% below 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,130 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,970.