Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $40,650 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.54
10th percentile $29,390
90th percentile $61,530
Employed locally 50
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,390
    25th
    $40,650
    50th (median)
    $40,650
    75th
    $48,100
    90th
    $61,530

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 55% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 45% 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
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $61,340
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $49,650
    Jacksonville, FL $46,500
    Greenville, NC $45,200

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,300
    Production Workers, All Other $36,960
    Bakers $37,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Las Vegas, NV is $19.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Las Vegas, NV is 28.8% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,390 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,650.