Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $63,790 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $47,150
90th percentile $78,800
Employed locally 80
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,150
    25th
    $50,120
    50th (median)
    $63,790
    75th
    $74,070
    90th
    $78,800

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 64% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 36% 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
    Decatur, AL $77,730
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,770
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,140
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $60,650
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $59,680

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $62,720
    Bakers $41,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Vallejo, CA is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Vallejo, CA is 11.7% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $47,150 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,120.