Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $36,430 -36.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.52
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $78,540
Employed locally 430
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $36,430
    75th
    $54,790
    90th
    $78,540

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 49% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 51% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540
    Corpus Christi, TX $77,310
    Texarkana, TX-AR $59,490
    Victoria, TX $55,080
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,180

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in San Antonio, TX is $17.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in San Antonio, TX is 36.2% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.