Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $50,400 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $27,060
90th percentile $70,300
Employed locally 110
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,060
    25th
    $41,520
    50th (median)
    $50,400
    75th
    $65,250
    90th
    $70,300

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,040
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,130
    Production Workers, All Other $36,720
    Machinists $50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Northeast Louisiana is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Northeast Louisiana is 11.7% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,060 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,520.