Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $47,940 -16% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $36,290
90th percentile $76,690
Employed locally 40
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,290
    25th
    $44,680
    50th (median)
    $47,940
    75th
    $59,730
    90th
    $76,690

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 60% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 40% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $56,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,270
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $39,820
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Modesto, CA is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Modesto, CA is 16% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,290 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,680.