Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $63,020 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $46,890
90th percentile $81,290
Employed locally 370
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,890
    25th
    $59,060
    50th (median)
    $63,020
    75th
    $81,290
    90th
    $81,290

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 40% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 60% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,140
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,650
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $59,680

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in San Jose, CA is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in San Jose, CA is 10.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $46,890 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,060.