Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $42,800 -25% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $67,270
Employed locally 870
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $42,800
    75th
    $54,660
    90th
    $67,270

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 58% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 42% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,100
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $57,860
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,510
    Florence, SC $48,320
    Florida $46,790
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,660

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,110
    Bakers $36,470
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Miami, FL is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Miami, FL is 25% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.