Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $58,360 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.06
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $69,230
Employed locally 790
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $46,060
    50th (median)
    $58,360
    75th
    $65,640
    90th
    $69,230

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 57% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 43% 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
    Decatur, AL $77,730
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,770
    Vallejo, CA $63,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,140
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,650

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,010
    Production Workers, All Other$39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in San Diego, CA is $28.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in San Diego, CA is 2.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,060.