Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $46,610 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $33,880
90th percentile $61,970
Employed locally 50
National median $57,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,880
    25th
    $38,980
    50th (median)
    $46,610
    75th
    $58,720
    90th
    $61,970

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 61% Median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary is 39% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $74,450
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $74,290
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,100
    Wilmington, NC $60,840
    Sheboygan, WI $60,120
    Kenosha, WI $59,260

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,510
    Food Batchmakers $46,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,670
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Wausau, WI is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders salary in Wausau, WI is 18.4% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,880 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,980.