Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $49,120 -14% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $74,600
Employed locally 50
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $49,120
    75th
    $56,410
    90th
    $74,600

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 48% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 52% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,190
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,980
    Bakers $42,730
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Santa Rosa, CA is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 14% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.