Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $50,320 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $32,070
90th percentile $80,540
Employed locally 170
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,070
    25th
    $45,690
    50th (median)
    $50,320
    75th
    $59,590
    90th
    $80,540

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 60% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 40% 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
    Montgomery, AL $84,360
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $79,560
    Decatur, AL $77,730
    Alabama $72,900

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,720
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$42,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,570
    Machinists$60,940
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Huntsville, AL is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Huntsville, AL is 11.9% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,070 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,690.