Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $62,280 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.94
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $80,280
Employed locally 80
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $47,680
    50th (median)
    $62,280
    75th
    $72,690
    90th
    $80,280

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 88% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 12% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $79,560
    Alabama $72,900
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $66,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,120
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    Maryland $61,190

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,980
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,200
    Machinists $60,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $61,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Springfield, MA is $29.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Springfield, MA is 9.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,680.