Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $44,800 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $86,520
Employed locally 70
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $44,550
    50th (median)
    $44,800
    75th
    $65,140
    90th
    $86,520

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 75% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 25% 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
    Montgomery, AL $84,360
    Mobile, AL $82,090
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,430
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $79,560
    Decatur, AL $77,730
    Alabama $72,900

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $53,050
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,190
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,850
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Tuscaloosa, AL is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 21.5% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,550.