Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $49,510 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $37,120
90th percentile $65,930
Employed locally 670
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,120
    25th
    $41,580
    50th (median)
    $49,510
    75th
    $65,890
    90th
    $65,930

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 69% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 31% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,100
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $57,860
    Florence, SC $48,320
    Florida $46,790
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,660
    Jacksonville, FL $46,500

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Tampa, FL is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Tampa, FL is 13.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,120 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,580.