Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $61,010 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.33
10th percentile $39,580
90th percentile $75,840
Employed locally 100
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,580
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $61,010
    75th
    $64,150
    90th
    $75,840

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,740
    Machinists $60,310
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southwest New York is $29.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southwest New York is 6.9% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,580 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.