Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,820 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $29,010
90th percentile $78,800
Employed locally 180
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,010
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $64,820
    75th
    $78,800
    90th
    $78,800

    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

    Related occupations in Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,920
    Upholsterers $46,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,840
    Sewing Machine Operators $41,320
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Upper East Mississippi is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.00 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Upper East Mississippi is 13.5% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,010 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.