Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $45,410 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $28,710
90th percentile $60,480
Employed locally 130
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,710
    25th
    $33,160
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $58,290
    90th
    $60,480

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,350
    Sewing Machine Operators $27,650
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southeast Missouri is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southeast Missouri is 20.5% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $28,710 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,160.