Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,940 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $37,510
90th percentile $77,600
Employed locally 760
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,510
    25th
    $46,690
    50th (median)
    $48,940
    75th
    $65,110
    90th
    $77,600

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southern Michigan is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.61 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southern Michigan is 14.3% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,510 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,690.