Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $46,170 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $40,920
90th percentile $60,730
Employed locally 170
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,920
    25th
    $40,930
    50th (median)
    $46,170
    75th
    $54,410
    90th
    $60,730

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 71% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 29% 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
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $79,560
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $78,340
    Charleston, WV $77,670
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $73,800

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,740
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,290
    Production Workers, All Other $33,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Little Rock, AR is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Little Rock, AR is 19.1% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,920 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,930.