Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $39,500 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.99
10th percentile $31,830
90th percentile $64,260
Employed locally 40
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,830
    25th
    $39,010
    50th (median)
    $39,500
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $64,260

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,540
    Corpus Christi, TX $77,310
    Texarkana, TX-AR $59,490
    Victoria, TX $55,080
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,180

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$38,060
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$31,960
    Bakers$27,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Tyler, TX is $18.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Tyler, TX is 30.8% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,830 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,010.