Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $50,690 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.37
10th percentile $38,020
90th percentile $83,840
Employed locally 80
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,020
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $50,690
    75th
    $65,460
    90th
    $83,840

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 72% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 28% 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
    Wyoming $85,480
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $73,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,710
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $68,360
    Joplin, MO-KS $65,590

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,490
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,970
    Food Batchmakers $42,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,560
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Michigan City, IN is $24.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Michigan City, IN is 11.2% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,020 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.