Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $59,210 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $44,010
90th percentile $63,420
Employed locally 270
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,010
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $59,210
    75th
    $60,460
    90th
    $63,420

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$47,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,460
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in South Nebraska is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in South Nebraska is 3.7% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,010 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.