Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $46,950 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $62,190
Employed locally 50
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $46,950
    75th
    $58,110
    90th
    $62,190

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 86% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 14% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $74,290
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $68,700
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $61,040
    Sheboygan, WI $60,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $58,160
    Savannah, GA $54,580

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,360
    Production Workers, All Other $38,990
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,890
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Valdosta, GA is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Valdosta, GA is 17.8% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.