Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,800 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.48
10th percentile $45,650
90th percentile $95,300
Employed locally 280
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,650
    25th
    $57,820
    50th (median)
    $73,800
    75th
    $88,040
    90th
    $95,300

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,880
    Food Batchmakers$38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,420
    Machinists$46,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Northwest Illinois is $35.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Northwest Illinois is 29.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,650 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,820.