Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $52,300 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $82,650
Employed locally 50
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $42,750
    50th (median)
    $52,300
    75th
    $79,390
    90th
    $82,650

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 56% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 44% 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
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    Corpus Christi, TX $77,310
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $68,700
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $68,360
    Grand Junction, CO $68,060
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $67,050

    Related occupations in Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,310
    Food Batchmakers$48,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,750
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Greeley, CO is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Greeley, CO is 8.4% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,750.