Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $48,770 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.45
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $60,780
Employed locally 30
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $46,470
    50th (median)
    $48,770
    75th
    $60,780
    90th
    $60,780

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 72% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 28% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,710
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $65,240
    Vallejo, CA $63,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,020
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,370
    Lynchburg, VA $60,200

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Roanoke, VA is $23.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,470.