Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $77,730 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.37
10th percentile $60,410
90th percentile $95,190
Employed locally 720
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,410
    25th
    $76,510
    50th (median)
    $77,730
    75th
    $84,050
    90th
    $95,190

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 121% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 21% 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
    Montgomery, AL $84,360
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $79,560
    Alabama $72,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,710

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,780
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $21,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,510
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,180
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Decatur, AL is $37.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Decatur, AL is 36.2% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $60,410 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,510.