Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Sheboygan, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sheboygan, WI

Median annual salary $60,120 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.90
10th percentile $43,040
90th percentile $78,520
Employed locally 340
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,040
    25th
    $50,520
    50th (median)
    $60,120
    75th
    $60,620
    90th
    $78,520

    Sheboygan economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,898 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 84% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 16% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $74,450
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $74,290
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,100
    Wilmington, NC $60,840
    Kenosha, WI $59,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,110

    Related occupations in Sheboygan, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,700
    Food Batchmakers$48,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,560
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59,210
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Sheboygan, WI is $28.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Sheboygan, WI is 5.3% 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 Sheboygan?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $43,040 per year in Sheboygan, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,520.