Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Rome, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rome, GA

Median annual salary $38,410 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.47
10th percentile $31,180
90th percentile $57,680
Employed locally 60
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,180
    25th
    $37,320
    50th (median)
    $38,410
    75th
    $46,340
    90th
    $57,680

    Rome economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,540 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 61% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 39% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $74,290
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $68,700
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $61,040
    Sheboygan, WI $60,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $58,160
    Savannah, GA $54,580

    Related occupations in Rome, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$33,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,640
    Production Workers, All Other$35,690
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$38,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Rome, GA is $18.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Rome, GA is 32.7% 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 Rome?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,180 per year in Rome, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,320.