Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $44,270 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.28
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $61,720
Employed locally 300
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $39,760
    50th (median)
    $44,270
    75th
    $52,010
    90th
    $61,720

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 67% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 33% 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
    Wyoming $85,480
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $73,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,710
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $68,360
    Joplin, MO-KS $65,590

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,110
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$42,330
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Elkhart, IN is $21.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Elkhart, IN is 22.5% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,760.