Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,370 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $44,840
90th percentile $71,000
Employed locally 410
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,840
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $61,370
    75th
    $68,030
    90th
    $71,000

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,760
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $36,040
    Bakers $29,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 7.5% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,840 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.