Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $48,050 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $38,660
90th percentile $71,770
Employed locally 650
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,660
    25th
    $43,050
    50th (median)
    $48,050
    75th
    $60,280
    90th
    $71,770

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 63% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 37% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Milwaukee, WI is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Milwaukee, WI is 15.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,660 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,050.