Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $48,300 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $36,260
90th percentile $78,560
Employed locally 70
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,260
    25th
    $45,850
    50th (median)
    $48,300
    75th
    $58,380
    90th
    $78,560

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 55% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 45% 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
    Decatur, AL $77,730
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,770
    Vallejo, CA $63,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,140
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,650

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,580
    Production Workers, All Other$38,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Stockton, CA is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Stockton, CA is 15.4% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,260 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,850.