Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $52,350 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.17
10th percentile $40,220
90th percentile $77,280
Employed locally 340
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,220
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $52,350
    75th
    $65,400
    90th
    $77,280

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Northeast Iowa is $25.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Northeast Iowa is 8.3% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,220 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.