Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $53,180 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.57
10th percentile $29,730
90th percentile $98,130
Employed locally 60
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,730
    25th
    $43,950
    50th (median)
    $53,180
    75th
    $76,550
    90th
    $98,130

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 79% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 21% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540
    Corpus Christi, TX $77,310
    Texarkana, TX-AR $59,490
    Victoria, TX $55,080
    Midland, TX $52,920

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,210
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,540
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,530
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Killeen, TX is $25.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Killeen, TX is 6.8% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,730 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,950.