Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $61,360 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.50
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $82,310
Employed locally 210
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $44,860
    50th (median)
    $61,360
    75th
    $66,170
    90th
    $82,310

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 90% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 10% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $65,240
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $56,110
    Oklahoma $49,480
    Roanoke, VA $48,770
    Oklahoma City, OK $44,730

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,710
    Machinists$53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Tulsa, OK is $29.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Tulsa, OK is 7.5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,860.