Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $59,680 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.69
10th percentile $45,940
90th percentile $68,670
Employed locally 2,330
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,940
    25th
    $59,610
    50th (median)
    $59,680
    75th
    $59,680
    90th
    $68,670

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 77% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 23% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Indianapolis, IN is $28.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Indianapolis, IN is 4.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,940 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,610.