Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $54,250 -5% vs national
Median hourly $26.08
10th percentile $42,020
90th percentile $74,120
Employed locally 40
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,020
    25th
    $51,080
    50th (median)
    $54,250
    75th
    $62,760
    90th
    $74,120

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 81% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 19% 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
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $79,560
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $78,930
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,340
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $73,800

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$51,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,500
    Bakers$35,190
    Sewing Machine Operators$40,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,420
    Production Workers, All Other$37,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Lewiston, ME is $26.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Lewiston, ME is 5% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $42,020 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,080.