Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $59,120 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $52,380
90th percentile $93,210
Employed locally 230
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,380
    25th
    $52,380
    50th (median)
    $59,120
    75th
    $65,890
    90th
    $93,210

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 95% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 5% 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
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $68,420
    Akron, OH $59,170
    Johnson City, TN $59,090
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $59,070
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,050
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,910

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $83,100
    Food Batchmakers $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Lima, OH is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Lima, OH is 3.6% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $52,380 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,380.