Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,090 +0% vs national
Median hourly $27.45
10th percentile $44,330
90th percentile $82,270
Employed locally 140
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,330
    25th
    $44,330
    50th (median)
    $57,090
    75th
    $74,930
    90th
    $82,270

    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 East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in East Central Illinois is $27.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.60 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in East Central Illinois is 0% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,330 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,330.