Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,560 +39.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.25
10th percentile $45,290
90th percentile $86,730
Employed locally 300
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,290
    25th
    $61,840
    50th (median)
    $79,560
    75th
    $86,730
    90th
    $86,730

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $30,270
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,440
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southwest Alabama is $38.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.70 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southwest Alabama is 39.4% above 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,290 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,840.