Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,450 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.03
10th percentile $32,760
90th percentile $79,180
Employed locally 280
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,760
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $62,450
    75th
    $73,930
    90th
    $79,180

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $30,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,870
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,090
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Northeast Alabama is $30.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Northeast Alabama is 9.4% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,760 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.