Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $51,110 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.57
10th percentile $43,420
90th percentile $62,150
Employed locally 540
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,420
    25th
    $47,810
    50th (median)
    $51,110
    75th
    $60,700
    90th
    $62,150

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 81% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 19% 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
    Grand Junction, CO $68,060
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,140
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,840
    Wilmington, NC $60,840
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,650
    Lynchburg, VA $60,200

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,680
    Production Workers, All Other $33,910
    Sewing Machine Operators $31,160
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Greensboro, NC is $24.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Greensboro, NC is 10.5% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $43,420 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,810.