Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $58,650 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.20
10th percentile $39,060
90th percentile $68,960
Employed locally 110
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,060
    25th
    $54,850
    50th (median)
    $58,650
    75th
    $68,960
    90th
    $68,960

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,760
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,170
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,490
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Northeastern South Carolina is $28.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Northeastern South Carolina is 2.7% 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 South Carolina?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,060 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,850.