Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $79,470 +39.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.21
10th percentile $32,480
90th percentile $82,750
Employed locally 280
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,480
    25th
    $59,890
    50th (median)
    $79,470
    75th
    $82,750
    90th
    $82,750

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 130% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 30% above 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $63,640
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,250
    Jackson, MS $51,790

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,710
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,690
    Machinists$61,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Gulfport, MS is $38.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Gulfport, MS is 39.2% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,480 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,890.