Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $58,880 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $40,070
90th percentile $66,970
Employed locally 80
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,070
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $58,880
    75th
    $66,970
    90th
    $66,970

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150
    Bakers $38,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Santa Maria, CA is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Santa Maria, CA is 3.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,070 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.