Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $57,860 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $70,950
Employed locally 180
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $39,500
    50th (median)
    $57,860
    75th
    $57,860
    90th
    $70,950

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 79% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 21% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,100
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,510
    Florence, SC $48,320
    Florida $46,790
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,660
    Jacksonville, FL $46,500

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,880
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Pensacola, FL is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Pensacola, FL is 1.3% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,500.