Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $54,280 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.10
10th percentile $44,640
90th percentile $93,030
Employed locally 420
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,640
    25th
    $47,560
    50th (median)
    $54,280
    75th
    $71,680
    90th
    $93,030

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,910
    Production Workers, All Other$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southeast Iowa is $26.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southeast Iowa is 4.9% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,640 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,560.