Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,550 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $77,350
Employed locally 50
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $42,320
    50th (median)
    $47,550
    75th
    $50,330
    90th
    $77,350

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $69,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southeast-Central Idaho is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 16.7% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,320.