Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,500 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.97
10th percentile $30,180
90th percentile $81,730
Employed locally 70
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,180
    25th
    $38,430
    50th (median)
    $66,500
    75th
    $73,370
    90th
    $81,730

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$32,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,520
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,600
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$37,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southeast Alabama is $31.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southeast Alabama is 16.5% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,180 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,430.