Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $49,550 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.82
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $80,900
Employed locally 50
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $49,550
    75th
    $60,500
    90th
    $80,900

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 53% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 47% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,100
    Bakers$38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in San Luis Obispo, CA is $23.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 13.2% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.