Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $46,710 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $37,200
90th percentile $71,870
Employed locally 150
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,200
    25th
    $41,320
    50th (median)
    $46,710
    75th
    $69,060
    90th
    $71,870

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,250
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $56,300
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $46,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southern South Carolina is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southern South Carolina is 18.2% 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 South Carolina?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,200 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,320.