Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $47,790 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $43,720
90th percentile $70,250
Employed locally 620
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,720
    25th
    $47,170
    50th (median)
    $47,790
    75th
    $58,320
    90th
    $70,250

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $74,450
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $74,290
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,100
    Wilmington, NC $60,840
    Sheboygan, WI $60,120
    Kenosha, WI $59,260

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,380
    Food Batchmakers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Madison, WI is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Madison, WI is 16.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $43,720 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,170.