Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $45,650 -20% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $37,120
90th percentile $78,780
Employed locally 90
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,120
    25th
    $38,550
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $59,900
    90th
    $78,780

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 67% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 33% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $48,010
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,080

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Tucson, AZ is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Tucson, AZ is 20% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,120 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,550.