Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,990 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.04
10th percentile $34,360
90th percentile $79,840
Employed locally 180
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,360
    25th
    $37,250
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $65,020
    90th
    $79,840

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,350
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,030
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$34,530
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Eastern North Carolina is $24.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.60 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Eastern North Carolina is 12.4% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,360 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,250.