Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $84,360 +47.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.56
10th percentile $44,770
90th percentile $85,800
Employed locally 160
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,770
    25th
    $59,680
    50th (median)
    $84,360
    75th
    $84,360
    90th
    $85,800

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 134% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 34% above 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
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540
    Midland, MI $81,270

    Nearby metros — Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $79,560
    Decatur, AL $77,730
    Alabama $72,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,710

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,450
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Montgomery, AL is $40.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Montgomery, AL is 47.8% above 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,770 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,680.