Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $47,220 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $41,620
90th percentile $73,330
Employed locally 310
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,620
    25th
    $47,180
    50th (median)
    $47,220
    75th
    $60,650
    90th
    $73,330

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230
    Machinists $43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southern Ohio is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southern Ohio is 17.3% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $41,620 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,180.