Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $68,420 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.90
10th percentile $50,000
90th percentile $94,990
Employed locally 540
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,000
    25th
    $57,290
    50th (median)
    $68,420
    75th
    $71,400
    90th
    $94,990

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Eastern Ohio is $32.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Eastern Ohio is 19.8% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $50,000 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,290.