Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $50,450 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.26
10th percentile $38,350
90th percentile $76,740
Employed locally 1,970
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,350
    25th
    $45,320
    50th (median)
    $50,450
    75th
    $63,180
    90th
    $76,740

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 54% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 46% 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
    Decatur, AL $77,730
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,770
    Vallejo, CA $63,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,140
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,650

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,850
    Production Workers, All Other$37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Los Angeles, CA is $24.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Los Angeles, CA is 11.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,350 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,320.