Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,950 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $37,120
90th percentile $63,350
Employed locally 110
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,120
    25th
    $44,400
    50th (median)
    $48,950
    75th
    $58,660
    90th
    $63,350

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,300
    Food Batchmakers$46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in South Central Wisconsin is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in South Central Wisconsin is 14.3% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,120 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,400.