Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,410 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $73,110
Employed locally 40
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $60,660
    90th
    $73,110

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,030
    Machinists $55,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 20.5% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.