Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $58,210 +2% vs national
Median hourly $27.99
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $80,800
Employed locally 180
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $58,210
    75th
    $64,000
    90th
    $80,800

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 70% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 30% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $67,210
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $64,560
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,110
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $57,860
    Spartanburg, SC $56,230

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,830
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,270
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,650
    Food Batchmakers$40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Lancaster, PA is $27.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Lancaster, PA is 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.